The Cruel Sea

Feb 24, 1953

2h 6m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

History

War

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

Michael Balcon Productions

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Cast

Ericson

Jack Hawkins

Lockhart

Donald Sinden

Morell

Denholm Elliott

Ferraby

John Stratton

Bennett

Stanley Baker

Watts

Liam Redmond

Yeoman Wells

Meredith Edwards

Tallow

Bruce Seton

Baker

John Warner

Raikes

Barry Letts

Polish Captain

Gerard Heinz

Gracey

Fred Griffiths

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