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

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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.

Creators

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Michael Anderson

director

Eric Ambler

writer

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Lawrence Earl

writer

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Franklin Gollings

writer

Cast

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Richard Todd actor William Hartnell actor

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Akim Tamiroff actor

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Donald Houston actor Keye Luke actor

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Sophie Stewart actor Robert Urquhart actor Richard Leech actor Barry Foster actor

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Thomas Heathcote actor Sam Kydd actor Ewen Solon actor Kenneth Cope actor Alfred Burke actor

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Richard Coleman actor Ian Bannen actor

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Gene Anderson actor Bernard Cribbins actor

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Brian Smith actor

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Ray Jackson actor