Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
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.
Top Cast
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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
Kenneth Cope
Mr. McNamara
Alfred Burke
Petty Officer
Richard Coleman
Lieutenant Commander Skinner
Ian Bannen
Able Seaman Bannister
Gene Anderson
Ruth Worth
Bernard Cribbins
Able Seaman James Bryson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Ambler
- Original Score
- Leighton Lucas
- Original Title
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films, Wilcox-Neagle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Eric Ambler, Lawrence Earl, Franklin Gollings
Leighton Lucas
Gordon Dines
Basil Warren
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Basil Warren
Editor
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Leighton Lucas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
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What is Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst about?
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.
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.
Who stars in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?
The principal cast of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst includes Richard Todd, William Hartnell, Akim Tamiroff, Donald Houston, Keye Luke.
When was Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst released and how long is it?
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst was composed by Leighton Lucas.
Is Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst based on a book or true story?
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Earl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst?
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).