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The Cruel Sea (1953)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Frend
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    Ericson Jack Hawkins
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    Lockhart Donald Sinden
  • Profile picture of Denholm Elliott
    Morell Denholm Elliott
  • Profile picture of John Stratton
    Ferraby John Stratton
  • Profile picture of Stanley Baker
    Bennett Stanley Baker
  • Profile picture of Liam Redmond
    Watts Liam Redmond
  • Profile picture of Meredith Edwards
    Yeoman Wells Meredith Edwards
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    Tallow Bruce Seton

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Keywords

  • sea
  • submarine
  • atlantic ocean
  • world war ii
  • naval officer
  • commander
  • royal navy
  • sinking ship
  • naval warfare
  • battle of the atlantic