The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

Drama · 1953 · 2h 6m

Movie

6.9/10 · TMDB

Overview

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life miserable enough, but the men must also harden themselves to rescuing survivors of U-Boat attacks, while seldom able to strike back. Traumatic events afloat and ashore create a warm bond between the skipper and his first officer.

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Cast & crew

Jack HawkinsEricson
Donald SindenLockhart
Denholm ElliottMorell
John StrattonFerraby
Stanley BakerBennett
Liam RedmondWatts
Meredith EdwardsYeoman Wells
Bruce SetonTallow
John WarnerBaker
Barry LettsRaikes
Gerard HeinzPolish Captain
Fred GriffithsGracey
Glyn HoustonPhillips
Virginia McKennaJulie Hallam
Megs JenkinsTallow's Sister

Information

Release date
24 February 1953
Director
Charles Frend
Genres
Drama, History, War
Runtime
2h 6m
Country of origin
United States, United Kingdom

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