The Cruel Sea 1953

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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

Release Date 1953-02-24
Runtime 2h 6m
Directors Charles Frend, Gordon Dines, Norman Priggen
Producer Leslie Norman
Writers Nicholas Monsarrat, Eric Ambler