
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
War
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.
Top Cast


Richard Todd
Richard Todd
Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans
Richard Todd
Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans


William Hartnell
William Hartnell
Leading Seaman Leslie Frank
William Hartnell
Leading Seaman Leslie Frank


Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff
Colonel Peng
Akim Tamiroff
Colonel Peng


Donald Houston
Donald Houston
Lieutenant Weston
Donald Houston
Lieutenant Weston


Keye Luke
Keye Luke
Captain Kuo Tai
Keye Luke
Captain Kuo Tai


Sophie Stewart
Sophie Stewart
Miss Charlotte Dunlap
Sophie Stewart
Miss Charlotte Dunlap


Robert Urquhart
Robert Urquhart
Flight Lieutenant Fearnley
Robert Urquhart
Flight Lieutenant Fearnley


Richard Leech
Richard Leech
Lieutenant Strain
Richard Leech
Lieutenant Strain


Barry Foster
Barry Foster
Petty Officer McCarthy
Barry Foster
Petty Officer McCarthy


Thomas Heathcote
Thomas Heathcote
Mr. Monaghan
Thomas Heathcote
Mr. Monaghan
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