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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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- When did The Cruel Sea come out?
- The Cruel Sea was released in 1953.
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- The Cruel Sea is a drama, history, and war film.
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- The Cruel Sea runs about 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
- The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, and John Stratton.
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