The Cruel Sea (1953 film)
The Cruel Sea: 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
The Cruel Sea Overview
| Category | Drama , History , War |
| Production company | Ealing Studios (GB) , Michael Balcon Productions (GB) |
| Original language | en |
| Runtime | 2.1 Hour |
| Release date | 1953-02-24 |
| Spoken language | English |
| Rating | 68% |
| Vote Count | 61 |
The Cruel Sea - FAQ
What are Categories of The Cruel Sea ?
Category of The Cruel Sea is Drama , History , War
What are the Production companies of The Cruel Sea ?
Production companies of The Cruel Sea are Ealing Studios (GB) , Michael Balcon Productions (GB)
What is the Original language of The Cruel Sea ?
Original_language of The Cruel Sea is en
What is the Run time of The Cruel Sea ?
Run time of The Cruel Sea is 2.1 Hour
What is Release date of The Cruel Sea ?
Release date of The Cruel Sea is 1953-02-24
Cast
- Jack Hawkins as Ericson
- Donald Sinden as Lockhart
- Denholm Elliott as Morell
- John Stratton as Ferraby
- Stanley Baker as Bennett
- Liam Redmond as Watts
- Meredith Edwards as Yeoman Wells
- Bruce Seton as Tallow
- John Warner as Baker
- Barry Letts as Raikes
- Gerard Heinz as Polish Captain
- Fred Griffiths as Gracey
- Glyn Houston as Phillips
- Virginia McKenna as Julie Hallam
- Megs Jenkins as Tallow's Sister
- June Thorburn as Doris Ferraby
- Moira Lister as Elaine Morell
- Alec McCowen as Tonbridge
- Leo Phillips as Wainwright
- Dafydd Havard as Signalman Rose
- Laurence Hardy as Sellars
- Sam Kydd as Carslake
- John Singer as Gray
- Barry Steele as Broughton
- Gerik Schjelderup as Norwegian Captain
- Gaston Richer as French Captain
- Andrew Cruickshank as Scott Brown
- Kenn Kennedy as Allingham
- Harold Goodwin as ASDIC Operator
- George Curzon as Admiral at Party
- Anthony Snell as R.N. Lieutenant
- Ronald Simpson as R.N. Captain
- Don Sharp as Lieutenant-Commander
- Herbert C. Walton as The Waiter
- Jack Howard as A Survivor
- Russell Waters as A.R.P. Warden
- Harold Jamieson as A.R.P. Warden
- Warwick Ashton as Petty Officer Instructor
- Walter Fitzgerald as Warden (uncredited)
- Paddy Joyce as Sonar Operator (uncredited)
- Richard Leech as Sailor (uncredited)
- Jim O'Brady as Sailor in Water
- Alan Webb as Admiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited)
