The Cruel Sea
Directed by Charles Frend
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. Atmospheric sea footage.
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- Hoagie27November 8, 2024The comparison film to DasBoot. An excellent film that explores the British Navy's experience during the battle for the atlantic in the second world war.
- Mister ArnJune 24, 2024“The Cruel Sea” delivers an honest and powerful narrative, skillfully balancing intense action with profound character studies. Rather than focusing solely on wartime events, this film delves deeply into the experiences of the people who lived through them. It's a classic that’s worth watching.
The Cruel Sea Trivia
The Cruel Sea was released on July 3, 1953.
The Cruel Sea was directed by Charles Frend.
The Cruel Sea has a runtime of 2h 6m.
The Cruel Sea was produced by Leslie Norman.
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. Atmospheric sea footage.
The key characters in The Cruel Sea are Ericson (Jack Hawkins), Lockhart (Donald Sinden), Morell (Denholm Elliott).
The Cruel Sea is rated Not Rated.
The Cruel Sea is a Drama, History, War film.
The Cruel Sea has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.