The Cruel Sea

19532h 6m6.9(85 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

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…

The Cruel Sea (1953) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Charles Frend. It stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, and Denholm Elliott. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 85 votes.

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Director

Charles Frend

Cast

Jack Hawkins

Ericson

Donald Sinden

Lockhart

Denholm Elliott

Morell

John Stratton

Ferraby

Stanley Baker

Bennett

Liam Redmond

Watts

Meredith Edwards

Yeoman Wells

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Where can I watch The Cruel Sea?

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Who stars in The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, and John Stratton, and was directed by Charles Frend.

How long is The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The Cruel Sea come out?

The Cruel Sea was released in 1953.

What genre is The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea is a drama, history, and war film.

Is The Cruel Sea worth watching?

The Cruel Sea holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.