Movie

The Cruel Sea

★ 6.9(82)19532h 6m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Frend
Release date: 1953-02-24
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

The Cruel Sea — trailer

About The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea is a 1953 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Charles Frend, starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden and Denholm Elliott. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cruel Sea in Argentina — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

seasubmarineatlantic oceanworld war iinaval officercommanderroyal navyblack and whitedocudramasinking shipnaval warfarebattle of the atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cruel Sea in Argentina?+

The Cruel Sea is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Argentina. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cruel Sea on Netflix?+

The Cruel Sea is not on Netflix in Argentina right now.

How long is The Cruel Sea?+

The Cruel Sea has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in The Cruel Sea?+

The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton and Stanley Baker.

When did The Cruel Sea come out?+

The Cruel Sea is a 1953 movie directed by Charles Frend.

What genre is The Cruel Sea?+

The Cruel Sea is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Cruel Sea?+

The Cruel Sea was directed by Charles Frend.