The Cruel Sea (1953)

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

Directing:
  • Charles Frend

Writing:
  • Eric Ambler
  • Nicholas Monsarrat

Stars:
Release Date: 1953-02-24
themoviedb icon 6.9/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 126

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Donald Sinden
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Morell
Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKe...
Julie Hallam
John Stratton
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John Warner
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Bruce Seton
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Liam Redmond
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Moira Lister
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Elaine Morell
June Thorburn
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Doris Ferraby
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Gerard Heinz
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Richard Leech
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