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Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957)
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14 June 1957 (Denmark) morePlot:
While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Tale of the true exploits of Lieut-Cmdr. J.S. Kerans, D.S.O., R.N. and the crew of H.M.S. Amethyst at the conclusion of the Chinese civil war in 1949. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Richard Todd | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Kerans, RN | |
| William Hartnell | ... | Leading Seaman Frank | |
| Akim Tamiroff | ... | Col. Peng | |
| Donald Houston | ... | Lt Weston RN | |
| Keye Luke | ... | Capt. Kuo Tai | |
| Sophie Stewart | ... | Miss Charlotte Dunlap | |
| Robert Urquhart | ... | Flt Lt Fearnley RAF | |
| James Kenney | ... | Lt Hett RN | |
| Richard Leech | ... | Lt Strain RN | |
| Michael Brill | ... | Lt Berger RN | |
| Barry Foster | ... | PO McCarthy RN | |
| Ray Jackson | ... | Telegraphist French, RN | |
| Thomas Heathcote | ... | Mr. Monaghan RN | |
| Sam Kydd | ... | AB Walker RN | |
| Ewen Solon | ... | ERA Williams RN |
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113 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Filming Locations:
Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK moreFun Stuff
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Excellent Black and White movie showing the courage and resourcefulness of the Royal Navy. Richard Todd's portrayal of Lieutenant Commander J.S. Kerans conveys the essence of what a British Naval Officer is, and has been since the time of Nelson.
The only character who is poorly portrayed is the Chinese PLA Colonel, as this part was played by an obviously made up non-Chinese actor, weakening what is otherwise an outstanding film.
The action scenes realistically convey the sense of uncertainty that occurs during a naval engagement in confined waters. The style is a good hybrid of documentary and typical 1950's WW2 movie, which works better than one might think. The use of the tattered "White Ensign" and the RN's song "Hearts of Oak", for the title music give the movie an old fashioned patriotic feel. Furthermore, the signals between the "Amethyst" and the Navy's C-in-C Far East Station, Hong Kong help avoid a tone of mawkishness or propaganda.