The Cruel Sea
1953 · Drama, History · 2h 6m · NR · ★ 6.9 on TMDB
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The Cruel Sea is a 1953 drama and history movie directed by Charles Frend. It stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden and Denholm Elliott. It runs 2h 6m and is rated NR. TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10. Streaming in the US on BFI Player.
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.
Details
- Released
- February 24, 1953
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Cast
- Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Age rating
- NR
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