Movie·1953·2h 6m
The Cruel Sea
Directed By
Charles Frend
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Eric Ambler
Producer
Leslie Norman
Cinematography
Gordon Dines
Editor
Peter Tanner
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Moira Lister
Elaine Morell
Alec McCowen
Tonbridge
// crew
Crew
Charles Frend
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Leslie Norman
Producer
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
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