
The Cruel Sea
70.00%
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February 24, 1953
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Drama, History, War
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
Featured Crew
Charles Frend
Director
Nicholas Monsarrat
Novel
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Cast

Jack Hawkins
Ericson

Donald Sinden
Lockhart

Denholm Elliott
Morell

John Stratton
Ferraby

Stanley Baker
Bennett