The Cruel Sea (1953)
1953 · NR · 2h 6m · Drama, History, War
Genres: Drama, History, War
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…
Director: Charles Frend
Writers: Eric Ambler, Nicholas Monsarrat
Music by: Alan Rawsthorne
Cinematography: Gordon Dines
Editor: Peter Tanner
Rated 6.9/10 by 82 viewers
Cast
Jack Hawkins as EricsonDonald Sinden as LockhartDenholm Elliott as MorellJohn Stratton as FerrabyStanley Baker as BennettLiam Redmond as WattsMeredith Edwards as Yeoman WellsBruce Seton as TallowJohn Warner as BakerBarry Letts as RaikesGerard Heinz as Polish CaptainFred Griffiths as GraceyMore like this
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