The Cruel Sea
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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.
Cast
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 GriffithsGraceyCrew
DirectorCharles Frend
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Release DateFebruary 24, 1953
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosEaling Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
