The Cruel Sea

World War Two drama, based on the best-selling book by Nicholas Monsarrat, starring Jack Hawkins. Lt. Commander Ericson (Hawkins) has already lost one ship to an enemy attack when he is given command of the frigate Saltash Castle. A subsequent confrontation in the North Atlantic tests Ericson's leadership to the limit once again, as he risks sacrificing the lives of his crew for the greater good.

Cinematographer: Gordon Dines
Actor: Virginia McKenna
Actor: Bruce Seton
Actor: Glyn Houston
Actor: Megs Jenkins
Director: Charles Frend
Actor: Moira Lister
Actor: John Stratton
Actor: Meredith Edwards
Actor: June Thorburn
Actor: John Warner
Actor: Jack Hawkins
Actor: Liam Redmond
Actor: Stanley Baker
Producer: Leslie Norman
Writer: Eric Ambler
Actor: Alec McCowen
Actor: Denholm Elliott
Music: Alan Rawsthorne
Actor: Donald Sinden
Actor: Andrew Cruickshank