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The Cruel Sea
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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
The Cruel Sea is a film that explores themes of sea, submarine, atlantic ocean. It also touches on world war ii and naval officer and commander.
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Charles Frend
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Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Meredith Edwards, Bruce Seton, John Warner, Barry Letts
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The Cruel Sea
You can watch The Cruel Sea (1953) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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6.9/10
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100%
Director
Charles Frend
Cast
Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Meredith Edwards, Bruce Seton, John Warner, Barry Letts
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