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The Cruel Sea

1953 · NR · 2h 6m

Directed by Charles Frend

6.9

TMDB audience score
85 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • Jack Hawkins
    Ericson

  • Donald Sinden
    Lockhart

  • Denholm Elliott
    Morell

  • John Stratton
    Ferraby

  • Stanley Baker
    Bennett

  • Liam Redmond
    Watts

  • Meredith Edwards
    Yeoman Wells

  • Bruce Seton
    Tallow

  • John Warner
    Baker

  • Barry Letts
    Raikes

  • Gerard Heinz
    Polish Captain

  • Fred Griffiths
    Gracey

  • Glyn Houston
    Phillips

  • Virginia McKenna
    Julie Hallam

  • Megs Jenkins
    Tallow's Sister

  • June Thorburn
    Doris Ferraby

  • Moira Lister
    Elaine Morell

  • Alec McCowen
    Tonbridge