The Cruel Sea
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
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Cast

Jack Hawkins
Ericson

Donald Sinden
Lockhart

Denholm Elliott
Morell

John Stratton
Ferraby

Stanley Baker
Bennett

Liam Redmond
Watts

Meredith Edwards
Yeoman Wells

Bruce Seton
Tallow

John Warner
Baker

Barry Letts
Raikes

Gerard Heinz
Polish Captain
Fred Griffiths
Gracey