Original title
The Cruel Sea
Released
2/24/1953
Origin country
GB, US
Genre
Drama, History, War
Production companies
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Runtime
2hr 6min
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
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