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
Unfortunately the movie The Cruel Sea is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Charles Frend | Director |
Writing | Eric Ambler | Screenplay |
Writing | Nicholas Monsarrat | Novel |
Costume & Make-Up | Sidney Turner | Makeup Artist |
Costume & Make-Up | Barbara Barnard | Hairstylist |
Editing | Peter Tanner | Editor |
Camera | Gordon Dines | Director of Photography |
Art | Jim Morahan | Art Direction |
Sound | Alan Rawsthorne | Music |
Production | Leslie Norman | Producer |
Crew | Sydney Pearson | Special Effects |
Directing | Norman Priggen | Assistant Director |
Camera | Chic Waterson | Camera Operator |
Sound | Stephen Dalby | Sound Supervisor |
Production | L. C. Rudkin | Unit Production Manager |
Sound | Leo Wilkins | Sound Recordist |
Directing | Jean Graham | Continuity |
Crew | Paul Beeson | Second Unit Cinematographer |
Visual Effects | Geoffrey Dickinson | Visual Effects |
Camera | John R.F. Stewart | Additional Photography |
Crew | R. S. Abram | Technical Advisor |
Sound | Ernest Irving | Conductor |
Production | Hal Mason | Production Supervisor |
Costume & Make-Up | Anthony Mendleson | Wardrobe Designer |
Crew | J. E. Broome | Technical Advisor |
Crew | Jo Jago | Second Unit Cinematographer |