The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

6.9 /10 78 votes
February 24, 1953 2h 6m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Charles Frend
Writers Nicholas Monsarrat, Eric Ambler
Studio Ealing Studios
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Ericson

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Lockhart

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Morell

John Stratton

John Stratton

Ferraby

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Bennett

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Watts

Meredith Edwards

Meredith Edwards

Yeoman Wells

Bruce Seton

Bruce Seton

Tallow

John Warner

John Warner

Baker

Barry Letts

Barry Letts

Raikes

Gerard Heinz

Gerard Heinz

Polish Captain

Fred Griffiths

Fred Griffiths

Gracey

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cruel Sea was released on February 24, 1953.

The runtime of The Cruel Sea is 2h 6m.

The Cruel Sea is a Drama, History, War movie.

The Cruel Sea has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Cruel Sea is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Cruel Sea was directed by Charles Frend.

The main cast of The Cruel Sea includes Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott.

The Cruel Sea is originally in English.