‘Pursuit of the Graf Spee’: Chasing a Phantom of the Seas

A Powell and Pressburger re-creation of an actual early naval story of World War II.

Capt. Langsdorff (Peter Finch, L) treats his British captive, Capt. Dove (Bernard Lee), with respect, in “Pursuit of the Graf Spee.” Rank Film Distributors Ltd.

NR | 1h 59m | Action, History, War | 1956

War films have long captivated audiences with their raw intensity and immersive storytelling. Even though “Operation Pacific” (1951) and the British epic “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957) were works of fiction, they still managed to capture the grit, sacrifice, and bravery of those who fought in World War II in a way that struck a chord with audiences.