The Cruel Sea (1953)
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
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Charles Frend
Writing:
- Eric Ambler
- Nicholas Monsarrat
Stars:
Release Date: 1953-02-24
6.9/10
6.9/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 126
Morell
Lockhart
Julie Hallam
Scott Brown
Bennett
A.R.P. Warden
Yeoman Wells
Warden (uncredited)
Tonbridge
Ericson
Ferraby
Baker
Tallow
Watts
Elaine Morell
Doris Ferraby
Tallow's Sister
Phillips
Polish Captain
Carslake
Sellars
Raikes
ASDIC Operator
Admiral at Party
Lieutenant-Commander
Sonar Operator (uncredited)
Sailor (uncredited)
Sailor in Water
Admiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited)
Gray
Sailor in Water
