Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
1957 · 1h 53m · War · United Kingdom · Rated PG (GB)
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.
Directed by
Michael AndersonWritten by
Eric AmblerStory by
Franklin GollingsBased on the novel by
Lawrence Earl6.2Smart score
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