The Cruel Sea

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1953-08-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

126 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (2849 Reviews)

Director:

Charles Frend

Genres:

Drama War

Cast:

Jack Hawkins Donald Sinden John Stratton Denholm Elliott

Writer:

Nicholas Monsarrat (by)

Eric Ambler (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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. Atmospheric sea footage.

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