The Cruel Sea

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.

Movie details

Release date

1953

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Drama, History, War

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Charles Frend

Production

Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions

Cast

Jack Hawkins

Ericson

Donald Sinden

Lockhart

Denholm Elliott

Morell

John Stratton

Ferraby

Stanley Baker

Bennett

Liam Redmond

Watts