The Cruel Sea

Name: The Cruel Sea
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1953-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker

1953| 2h 6m| IMDb 7.1

The Cruel Sea (1953) is currently streaming in the UK on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS. Last updated 20 January 2026.

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War Drama

Commander Ericson is made captain of the Corvette Compass Rose, a small escort vessel used to guide and protect convoys travelling through the Atlantic. Ericson must choose between destroying an enemy ship and sparing the lives of his own men.

Director: Charles Frend