The Cruel Sea (1953)
6.9
/10 By 65 Votes
Overview : 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 : February 24, 1953
Runtime : 126m
Companies : Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
Countries : United Kingdom
Keywords : sea, submarine, atlantic ocean, world war ii, naval officer, commander, royal navy, sinking ship, naval warfare, battle of the atlantic
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