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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.
- GoofsWhen Captain Dove is first brought aboard the Graf Spee, the anti-aircraft gunners are wearing US-pattern steel helmets, not the German "coal-scuttle" Stahlhelm. This is noticeable in various other scenes as well, and is due to the fact that the Graf Spee is being played by the USS Salem.
- 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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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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- 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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