The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea (1953)

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.

Date of release
1953-02-24
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (85)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director
Charles Frend

Casting

  • 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

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