The Cruel Sea - (1953) - Netflix

2h6m - Classic Movies

WWII Lieutenant Commander Ericson's abilities get put to the test when he must lead his ship’s inexperienced crew during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Director: Charles Frend
Cast: Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton, Denholm Elliott, John Warner, Stanley Baker, Bruce Seton, Virginia McKenna, Liam Redmond, Alec McCowen
Netflix Rating:
7.5/5
Rotten Tomatoes Score: NA
Countries Available in: Nl

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Synopsis 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. Atmospheric sea footage.

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