551. British One-Sheet 69 cm x 99.5 cm (27 x 39.25), Fine Linen-Backed Unknown Artist | BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE, THE (1956)

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BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE, THE (1956)

Collectible Posters Auction - London Spring 2026

551. British One-Sheet; 69 cm x 99.5 cm (27" x 39.25"), Fine+ Linen-Backed; Unknown Artist

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British One-Sheet; 69 cm x 99.5 cm (27" x 39.25")
Fine+ Linen-Backed; Unknown Artist
Rank, 1955

A British one-sheet from the first release of The Battle of the River Plate, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The film was released in the United States in 1957 under the alternative title Pursuit of the Graf Spee, a title also used for certain UK releases. The poster's collage composition emphasises the importance of its opposing central characters and the scale of the violent naval spectacle that unfolds between them. Based on the true events of the Battle of the River Plate during the early days of the Second World War, the film chronicles the pursuit of the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee by British naval forces. Noted for its large-scale production and use of real naval vessels, the film was praised for its authenticity and remains one of the most accomplished British war films of its era.

Conservation linen-backed with fold line restoration and subtle work to some creases. There was some cross fold paper loss prior to backing but the restoration has been done to a high standard.