CinemaOSMovie · 1953 · 2h 6m · NR
The Cruel Sea
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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.

Directed byCharles Frend

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
EN
Released
February 24, 1953
Studios
Ealing StudiosMichael Balcon Productions

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Ericson

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Lockhart

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Morell

John Stratton

John Stratton

Ferraby

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Bennett

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Watts

Meredith Edwards

Meredith Edwards

Yeoman Wells

Bruce Seton

Bruce Seton

Tallow

John Warner

John Warner

Baker

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Raikes

Creative team
Directed by
Charles Frend
Charles Frend
Written by
Eric Ambler
Eric Ambler
Produced by
Leslie Norman

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