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The Cruel Sea (1953): movie guide
The Cruel Sea (1953) is a Drama, History, War running about 126 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 85 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1953-02-24
- Runtime: 126 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1953-02-24
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What is The Cruel Sea about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Cruel Sea features Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1953-02-24. Runtime: 126 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (85 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Cruel Sea?
- The Cruel Sea is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Cruel Sea?
- The Cruel Sea runs about 126 minutes.
- Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
- Cast highlights include Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, John Stratton, Stanley Baker, Liam Redmond.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Cruel Sea?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Cruel Sea?
- Open the The Cruel Sea page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
