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Released
1957 · FILM

Battle Hell

Directed by
Michael Anderson, Michael Anderson Nm0027183
Written by
Lawrence Earl, Franklin Gollings
Runtime
113 min
DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lietenant Commander Kerans was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn.

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Principal cast & crew: 22

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Edited by Basil WarrenShot by Gordon DinesScored by Leighton Lucas

Also known as

  • Yangtse-Zwischenfallde
  • Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethysten
  • Commando sur le Yang-Tséfr
  • Fuoco sullo Yangtseit

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