The Cruel Sea
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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Drama, War
1953
126 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Cruel Sea
- Duration : 126 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Nicholas Monsarrat (by), Eric Ambler (screenplay)
- Directors : Charles Frend min
- Imdb : 7.7 (2849 votes)
- Tomatoes : 4 (359 votes)
- Actors : Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton, Denholm Elliott
Movie Storyline
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.