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Release Date:
April 1, 1957
Original Title:
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Alternate Titles:
Battle Hell
Genres:
War
Production Companies:
British Lion Films
Wilcox-Neagle
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 113
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.
Art Direction:
Ralph W. Brinton
Assistant Director:
Denis Johnson
Associate Producer:
Franklin Gollings
Cinematography:
Gordon Dines
Director:
Michael Anderson
Editor:
Basil Warren
Music:
Leighton Lucas
Novel:
Lawrence Earl
Producer:
Herbert Wilcox
Screenplay:
Eric Ambler
Story:
Franklin Gollings
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