The Cruel Sea (1953)

• Drama
• History
• War

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.

Rating

6.9 / 10 (85 votes)

Release date

February 24, 1953

Runtime

2h 06m

Language

English

Director

Charles Frend

Status

Released