This has to be one of my favourite wartime adventures that really quite powerfully illustrates no...


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
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The Cruel Sea
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 24, 1953
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Cruel Sea
Production Companies
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
Director
Charles Frend
Description
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
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