The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953
2h 6m
6.9

6.9/10

78 votes • View on IMDb
Drama History War
Overview

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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Production Information

Production Companies
Ealing Studios Michael Balcon Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

sea submarine atlantic ocean world war ii naval officer commander royal navy black and white docudrama sinking ship naval warfare battle of the atlantic

Quick Facts

Release Date February 24, 1953
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0045659

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

Key Crew

Charles Frend
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Leslie Norman
Producer