The Cruel Sea
First aired on Feb 24, 1953
70%
Genres: Drama, History, 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
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Jack Hawkins | Ericson
Donald Sinden | Lockhart
Denholm Elliott | Morell
John Stratton | Ferraby
Stanley Baker | Bennett
Liam Redmond | Watts
Featured Crew
Nicholas Monsarrat | Novel
Eric Ambler | Screenplay
Charles Frend | Director
Barbara Barnard | Hairstylist
Jim Morahan | Art Direction
Alan Rawsthorne | Music
