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Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

★ 7.3(11)19571h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Anderson
Release date: 1957-04-02
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British Lion Films

About Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is a 1957 movie in the War genre, directed by Michael Anderson, starring Richard Todd, William Hartnell and Akim Tamiroff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Richard Todd

Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans

William Hartnell

Leading Seaman Leslie Frank

Akim Tamiroff

Colonel Peng

Donald Houston

Lieutenant Weston

Keye Luke

Captain Kuo Tai

Sophie Stewart

Miss Charlotte Dunlap

Robert Urquhart

Flight Lieutenant Fearnley

Richard Leech

Lieutenant Strain

Barry Foster

Petty Officer McCarthy

Thomas Heathcote

Mr. Monaghan

Sam Kydd

Able Seaman Walker

Ewen Solon

ERA Williams

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst in Egypt?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst on Netflix?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How long is Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst stars Richard Todd, William Hartnell, Akim Tamiroff, Donald Houston and Keye Luke.

When did Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst come out?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is a 1957 movie directed by Michael Anderson.

What genre is Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is War film.

Who directed Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?+

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst was directed by Michael Anderson.