The Cruel Sea

Aug 19 1953 Approved 2h 6m
Drama, War

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

Plot

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.

Written by

Nicholas Monsarrat, Eric Ambler

Directed by

Charles Frend

Cast

Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 nominations total

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