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The Cruel Sea (1953)

Movie ★ 7.0 126 min

Drama History War

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.

Charles Frend Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 24, 1953
Runtime
126 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045659
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions

Themes

Cast

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 Gerard Heinz Gerard Heinz Polish Captain Fred Griffiths Fred Griffiths Gracey Glyn Houston Glyn Houston Phillips Virginia McKenna Virginia McKenna Julie Hallam Megs Jenkins Megs Jenkins Tallow's Sister June Thorburn June Thorburn Doris Ferraby Moira Lister Moira Lister Elaine Morell Alec McCowen Alec McCowen Tonbridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cruel Sea about?
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.
Who directed The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton.
When was The Cruel Sea released?
The Cruel Sea is a 1953 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch The Cruel Sea?
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