The Cruel Sea

7.4

/10

2h 6mDrama 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 officerAt 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 thems... Read more

Starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Meredith Edwards, Bruce Seton, John Warner, Barry Letts

Watch "The Cruel Sea" from streaming services Apple TV+ (itunes), Amazon released in 1953. It's a drama and history movie, and has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.