The Cruel Sea
1953 · Movie · 126 min. · United Kingdom
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. Atmospheric sea footage.
Direction Charles Frend
Cast Jack Hawkins · Donald Sinden · John Stratton · Denholm Elliott · John Warner · Stanley Baker · Bruce Seton · Liam Redmond · Virginia McKenna · Moira Lister · June Thorburn · Megs Jenkins · Meredith Edwards · Glyn Houston · Alec McCowen · Leo Phillips
Soundtrack Alan Rawsthorne
Screenplay Eric Ambler · Nicholas Monsarrat
Cinematography Gordon Dines
Original title The Cruel Sea
6.9
102 votes (FilmAffinity)
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