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The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

Drama War History

1953, Movie, 2h 6min

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

Country: United Kingdom

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Denholm Elliott,

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8.0

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Critic Neil Jeffries

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8

Brave WWII film with outstanding performances all round.

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