The Cruel Sea

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The Cruel Sea (1953)

Directed by Charles Frend

Drama, History, War · 2h 06m

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.

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Cast

Jack Hawkins Ericson Donald Sinden Lockhart Denholm Elliott Morell John Stratton Ferraby Stanley Baker Bennett Liam Redmond Watts Meredith Edwards Yeoman Wells Bruce Seton Tallow John Warner Baker Barry Letts Raikes Gerard Heinz Polish Captain Fred Griffiths Gracey

Crew

Director
Charles Frend
Screenplay
Eric Ambler
Novel
Nicholas Monsarrat
Director of Photography
Gordon Dines
Editor
Peter Tanner
Producer
Leslie Norman

Details

Release date
1953-02-24
Runtime
2h 06m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions