The Cruel Sea (1953)

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: Virginia McKenna, Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Denholm Elliott, Bruce Seton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Alec McCowen, Donald Sinden, John Warner
Runtime: 02h 06m
Type: Movie

The Cruel Sea (1953)

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: Virginia McKenna, Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Denholm Elliott, Bruce Seton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond, Alec McCowen, Donald Sinden, John Warner
Runtime: 02h 06m
Type: Movie
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