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The Cruel Sea

★ 6.9 TMDB Rating · 85 votes

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.

Director
Charles Frend
Release date
Feb 24, 1953
Original language
English
Origin
United States, United Kingdom

Cast of The Cruel Sea

  • Portrait of Jack Hawkins

    Jack Hawkins

    Ericson

  • Portrait of Donald Sinden

    Donald Sinden

    Lockhart

  • Portrait of Denholm Elliott

    Denholm Elliott

    Morell

  • Portrait of John Stratton

    John Stratton

    Ferraby

  • Portrait of Stanley Baker

    Stanley Baker

    Bennett

  • Portrait of Liam Redmond

    Liam Redmond

    Watts

  • Portrait of Meredith Edwards

    Meredith Edwards

    Yeoman Wells

  • Portrait of Bruce Seton

    Bruce Seton

    Tallow

  • Portrait of John Warner

    John Warner

    Baker

  • Portrait of Barry Letts

    Barry Letts

    Raikes

  • Portrait of Gerard Heinz

    Gerard Heinz

    Polish Captain

  • Portrait of Fred Griffiths

    Fred Griffiths

    Gracey

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United States
Streaming on KanopyRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player
India
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Canada
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
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