The Cruel Sea1953
About
- Runtime
- 2 hours 6 minutes
- Language
- English
- Overview
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.
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Released
- February 24, 1953
- Production
- Ealing Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions
Credits
Directing
- Charles FrendDirector
- Norman PriggenAssistant Director
- Jean GrahamContinuity
Writing
- Nicholas MonsarratNovel
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
Art
- Jim MorahanArt Direction
Camera
- Chic WatersonCamera Operator
- Gordon DinesDirector of Photography
- John R.F. StewartAdditional Photography
Costume & Make-Up
- Barbara BarnardHairstylist
- Sidney TurnerMakeup Artist
- Anthony MendlesonWardrobe Designer
Crew
- Sydney PearsonSpecial Effects
- R. S. AbramTechnical Advisor
- Jo JagoSecond Unit Cinematographer
- Paul BeesonSecond Unit Cinematographer
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- J. E. BroomeTechnical Advisor
Editing
- Peter TannerEditor
Production
- Leslie NormanProducer
- L. C. RudkinUnit Production Manager
- Hal MasonProduction Supervisor
Sound
- Alan RawsthorneMusic
- Ernest IrvingConductor
- Stephen DalbySound Supervisor
- Leo WilkinsSound Recordist
Visual Effects
- Geoffrey DickinsonVisual Effects
