The Cruel Sea (1953)
Drama
History
War
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
Ericson
Lockhart
Polish Captain
Gracey
Phillips
Julie Hallam
Tallow's Sister
Doris Ferraby
Elaine Morell
Tonbridge
Wainwright
Signalman Rose
Morell
Sellars
Carslake
Gray
Broughton
Norwegian Captain
French Captain
Scott Brown
Allingham
ASDIC Operator
Admiral at Party
Ferraby
R.N. Lieutenant
R.N. Captain
Lieutenant-Commander
The Waiter
A Survivor
A.R.P. Warden
A.R.P. Warden
Petty Officer Instructor
Warden (uncredited)
Sonar Operator (uncredited)
Bennett
Sailor (uncredited)
Sailor in Water
Admiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited)
Watts
Yeoman Wells
Tallow
Baker
Raikes
Crew
Director
Novel
Screenplay
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Assistant Director
Special Effects
Camera Operator
Production Supervisor
Unit Production Manager
Sound Supervisor
Sound Recordist
Continuity
Wardrobe Designer
Visual Effects
Additional Photography
Technical Advisor
Technical Advisor
Second Unit Cinematographer
Second Unit Cinematographer
Conductor