The Cruel Sea (1953)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Jack Hawkins
as Ericson
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Donald Sinden
as Lockhart
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Denholm Elliott
as Morell
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John Stratton
as Ferraby
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Stanley Baker
as Bennett
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Liam Redmond
as Watts
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Meredith Edwards
as Yeoman Wells
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Bruce Seton
as Tallow
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John Warner
as Baker
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Barry Letts
as Raikes
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Gerard Heinz
as Polish Captain
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Fred Griffiths
as Gracey
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Glyn Houston
as Phillips
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Virginia McKenna
as Julie Hallam
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Megs Jenkins
as Tallow's Sister
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June Thorburn
as Doris Ferraby
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Moira Lister
as Elaine Morell
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Alec McCowen
as Tonbridge
Crew
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Charles Frend
Director
- Gordon Dines Director of Photography
- Peter Tanner Editor
- Leslie Norman Producer
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Eric Ambler
Screenplay
