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Movie · 1953

The Cruel Sea

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Brutal maritime realism Wartime trauma Stoic duty Convoy warfare Survivor guilt Leadership bond

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Release
1953
Runtime
126 min

Synopsis

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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