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.

Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans

Leading Seaman Leslie Frank

Colonel Peng

Lieutenant Weston

Captain Kuo Tai

Miss Charlotte Dunlap

Flight Lieutenant Fearnley

Lieutenant Strain

Petty Officer McCarthy

Mr. Monaghan

Status
Released
Type
Movie
Director
Michael Anderson
Genres