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.

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Creators

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Charles Frend

director

Eric Ambler

writer

Nicholas Monsarrat

writer

Cast

Jack Hawkins actor Donald Sinden actor Denholm Elliott actor John Stratton actor

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Stanley Baker actor

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Liam Redmond actor

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Meredith Edwards actor Bruce Seton actor John Warner actor Barry Letts actor

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Gerard Heinz actor

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Fred Griffiths actor Glyn Houston actor Virginia McKenna actor

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Megs Jenkins actor

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June Thorburn actor Moira Lister actor Alec McCowen actor

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Leo Phillips actor

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Dafydd Havard actor