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The Cruel Sea

British convoy escort ship navigates treacherous waters of World War II, led by its courageous officers.

World War II begins, and Commander Ericson is tasked with leading the inexperienced crew of HMS Compass Rose, braving harsh winter seas and the psychological toll of rescuing survivors of U-Boat attacks, all while struggling to exact revenge.

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Main Cast

Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsEricson
Donald SindenDonald SindenLockhart
Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottMorell
John StrattonJohn StrattonFerraby
Stanley BakerStanley BakerBennett
Liam RedmondLiam RedmondWatts
Meredith EdwardsMeredith EdwardsYeoman Wells
Bruce SetonBruce SetonTallow
John WarnerJohn WarnerBaker
Barry LettsBarry LettsRaikes
Gerard HeinzGerard HeinzPolish Captain
Fred GriffithsFred GriffithsGracey
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonPhillips
Virginia McKennaVirginia McKennaJulie Hallam
Megs JenkinsMegs JenkinsTallow's Sister
June ThorburnJune ThorburnDoris Ferraby
Moira ListerMoira ListerElaine Morell
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenTonbridge
Leo PhillipsLeo PhillipsWainwright
Dafydd HavardDafydd HavardSignalman Rose
Laurence HardyLaurence HardySellars
Sam KyddSam KyddCarslake
John SingerJohn SingerGray
Andrew CruickshankAndrew CruickshankScott Brown
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinASDIC Operator
George CurzonGeorge CurzonAdmiral at Party
Ronald SimpsonRonald SimpsonR.N. Captain
Don SharpDon SharpLieutenant-Commander
Herbert C. WaltonHerbert C. WaltonThe Waiter
Russell WatersRussell WatersA.R.P. Warden
Harold JamiesonHarold JamiesonA.R.P. Warden
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldWarden (uncredited)
Paddy JoycePaddy JoyceSonar Operator (uncredited)
Richard LeechRichard LeechSailor (uncredited)
Jim BradyJim BradySailor in Water
Alan WebbAlan WebbAdmiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited)

Creators

Charles FrendCharles FrendDirector
Eric AmblerEric AmblerScreenplay
Nicholas MonsarratNicholas MonsarratNovel

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Info about The Cruel Sea

Studio(s): Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions

Originally Released: United States, Feb 24, 1953

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War

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