
Film
The Cruel Sea
1953 · 2h 6m · Drama · History · War
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- 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 100%
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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.
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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

Glyn Houston
Phillips

Virginia McKenna
Julie Hallam

Megs Jenkins
Tallow's Sister

June Thorburn
Doris Ferraby
Crew
- Charles FrendDirector
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- Nicholas MonsarratNovel
- Leslie NormanProducer
- Gordon DinesDirector of Photography
- Peter TannerEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 24, 1953
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
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