The Cruel Sea

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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  Jack Hawkins

  Ericson
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  Donald Sinden

  Lockhart
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  Denholm Elliott

  Morell
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  John Stratton

  Ferraby
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  Stanley Baker

  Bennett
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  Liam Redmond

  Watts
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  Meredith Edwards

  Yeoman Wells
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  Bruce Seton

  Tallow
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  John Warner

  Baker
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  Barry Letts

  Raikes