The Cruel Sea

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7.4/10

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The World War II adventures of a British convoy escort ship and its officers.The World War II adventures of a British convoy escort ship and its officers.The World War II adventures of a British convoy escort ship and its officers.

Director
- Charles Frend
Writers
- Nicholas Monsarrat
- Eric Ambler
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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

5.6K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Charles Frend
Writers
- Nicholas Monsarrat
- Eric Ambler
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 nominations total

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Trailer 2:17

The Cruel Sea

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Trivia
The most successful film at the UK box office in 1953, as well as a surprise hit in the US.

Goofs
Some depth charges are clearly labelled "INERT FILLED."

Quotes
Watts: [repairing the engine] Come to see the fun, sir? It won't be long now.
Morell: Fine, chief, but the captain's a little worried about the noise. Could you do anything to... tone it down a bit?
Watts: Pretty well finished now, sir. We're just flabbin' up the nuts. Could you hear the hammerin' up top?
Morell: Hear it? There were U-boats popping up from miles around complaining about the racket.

Connections
Featured in Haie und kleine Fische (1957)

Soundtracks
The Chestnut Tree
or "The Spreading Chestnut Tree" (uncredited)
Author unknown, perhaps traditional song
Sung by the sailors in the raft to keep awake

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Featured review

8/10

Gritty war movie , minus the usual propaganda.

Fine English war movie of life aboard a convoy escort ship during WWII. It's original B&W format only adds to the overall feel of the movie. Great no-nonsense performances from the cast. The movie is notable in that it is almost free of propaganda and instead concentrates on showing the crews life on board in a realistic way.Jack Hawkins turns in a fine performance.