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The Cruel Sea (1953)

Film · 1953 · 126 min · NR · 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.

Directed by Charles Frend

Starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Meredith Edwards, Bruce Seton

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In cinemas24 February 1953
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