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.
Cast & Crew
Jack Hawkins
Ericson
Lead
Donald Sinden
Lockhart
Denholm Elliott
Morell
John Stratton
Ferraby
Stanley Baker
Bennett
Liam Redmond
Watts
Meredith Edwards
Yeoman Wells
Bruce Seton
Tallow
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Frend's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Cruel Sea is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
