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The Cruel Sea
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.
Where to watch The Cruel Sea
The Cruel Sea is streaming in the US on BFI Player and Kanopy.
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Cast
- Jack Hawkins as Ericson
- Donald Sinden as Lockhart
- Denholm Elliott as Morell
- John Stratton as Ferraby
- Stanley Baker as Bennett
- Liam Redmond as Watts
- Meredith Edwards as Yeoman Wells
- Bruce Seton as Tallow
- John Warner as Baker
- Barry Letts as Raikes
- Gerard Heinz as Polish Captain
- Fred Griffiths as Gracey
Details
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Released
- February 24, 1953
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Studio
- Ealing Studios and Michael Balcon Productions
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 6.9 / 10 from 85 votes
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