The Cruel Sea

NR 2 hr 6 min
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How long is The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea is 2 hr 6 min long.
Who directed The Cruel Sea?
Charles Frend
Who is Ericson in The Cruel Sea?
Jack Hawkins plays Ericson in the film.
What is The Cruel Sea about?
Despite his guilt over a recent harrowing sea battle in which many of his men were lost, Lt. Cmdr. George Ericson (Jack Hawkins) is assigned to helm the new H.M.S. Compass Rose with the help of steadfast seaman Lt. Lockhart (Donald Sinden). When the small vessel is sent to escort convoys of ships fighting German U-boats in the North Atlantic, the mettle of the novice crew is tested by the weather, the turbulent sea and enemy attacks -- one of which nearly destroys the Compass Rose.