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

Name: Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Released: 1957-04-02
Rating: 7.3

1957

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1957-04-02

Status

Released

Original Title

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

Runtime

1h 53m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Lion Films, Wilcox-Neagle

Overview

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.

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