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
Top Billed Cast
Jack Hawkins
Ericson
Donald Sinden
Lockhart
Denholm Elliott
Morell
John Stratton
Ferraby
Stanley Baker
Bennett
Featured Crew
Charles Frend
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Nicholas Monsarrat
Novel
Sidney Turner
Makeup Artist
Barbara Barnard
Hairstylist
Peter Tanner
Editor
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Jim Morahan
Art Direction
Alan Rawsthorne
Music
Leslie Norman
Producer
Sydney Pearson
Special Effects
Norman Priggen
Assistant Director
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