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The cruel sea [videorecording]

2005
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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.
Main title:
The cruel sea [videorecording] / producer, Leslie Norman.
Imprint:
Warner Bros. Home Ent., 2005.
Collation:
1 videodisc (121 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Film made in 1953.A Michael Balcon production.Made in 1953.Based on the novel by Nicholas Monsarrat.Credits: music, Alan Rawsthorne; cinematographer, Gordon Dines.DVDN.Credits: director, Charles Frend; writer, Eric Ambler; music, Alan Rawsthorne; cinematographer, Gordon Dines.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Jack Hawkins, Stanley Baker, Denholm Elliott, Moira Lister, Donald Sinden, Meredith Edwards, Glyn Houston, Megs Jenkins, Alec McCowen, Virginia McKenna, Liam Redmond, Bruce Seton, John Stratton, June Thorburn, John Warner, Andrew Cruickshank.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437GMVD 3522
Language:
English
Index terms:
DVD: Back Catalogue Films
BRN:
149494
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