The Cruel Sea (1953)2h06
Drama · History · War
Director Charles Frend
Also directed Scott of the Antarctic, The Long Arm, Barnacle Bill, and 14 more
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
Donald Sinden
Denholm Elliott
John Stratton
Stanley Baker
Liam Redmond
Meredith Edwards
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