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The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea Poster

Released: 1953-02-24

Runtime: 126 minutes

Overview

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

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Production Companies

  • Ealing Studios (GB)
  • Michael Balcon Productions ()

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.9824

Vote Average: 6.9 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt0045659