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In the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship.In the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship.In the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship.
- Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
- 3 nominations total
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- TriviaAttention to detail was particularly important to the producers, so all of the naval procedures depicted in this movie are completely accurate. The scene where Harwood meets with his Captains on board the Ajax, however, was a fictitious one, created in order to explain the situation to the audience.
- GoofsIn the opening scenes the German sailors are carrying American Thompson M1A1 sub-machine guns instead of German weapons such as the MP38 or MP40.
- Quotes
Captain Langsdorff 'Admiral Graff Spee': [to Captain Dove] Every commander is alone, Captain.
- Crazy creditsH.M.S. Sheffield as H.M.S. Ajax
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Story of Making the Film They're a Weird Mob (1966)
- SoundtracksCabalgata de los Gauchos
(uncredited)
Music by Brian Easdale
Lyrics by Manuel Salina
Performed by Muriel Smith
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Rousing well made movie, using some of the original ships.
Fine, entertaining movie of the famous sea battle between 3 smaller British warships versus the great German Pocket Battleship "Graf Spee". Tremendous sea scenes , aided by the fact that most of the original ships which fought the actual battle are used in the movie. Well acted all-round with Peter Finch doing a fine job as Captain Langsdorf.
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- DB-55
- Sep 30, 1999
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- Also known as
- Panzerschiff Graf Spee
- Filming locations
- Harbour, Montevideo, Uruguay(harbour scenes - showing crowds)
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- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
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By what name was Pursuit of the Graf Spee (1956) officially released in India in English?
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