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
Yeoman Wells
Julie Hallam
Morell
Tonbridge
Lockhart
Tallow's Sister
Bennett
Ericson
Ferraby
Baker
Tallow
Watts
Elaine Morell
Doris Ferraby
Phillips
Polish Captain
Carslake
Sellars
Scott Brown
Raikes
ASDIC Operator
Admiral at Party
Lieutenant-Commander
A.R.P. Warden
Warden (uncredited)
Sonar Operator (uncredited)
Sailor (uncredited)
Sailor in Water
Admiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited)
Gray
Sailor in Water
