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

Name: Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Genre: War
Released: 1957-04-02
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 7.3

1h 53m English

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

1h 53m English

★ #32,358 War

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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.

Director Michael Anderson

Screenplay Eric Ambler Story Franklin Gollings Novel Lawrence Earl