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The Cruel Sea
Classic documentary-style account of the trials of a British warship during World War II. A captain is haunted by the loss of his past vessel and seeks revenge.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ericson | Jack Hawkins |
| Lockhart | Donald Sinden |
| Morell | Denholm Elliott |
| Bennett | Stanley Baker |
| Ferraby | John Stratton |
| Tallow | Bruce Seton |
| Julie Hallam | Virginia McKenna |
| Watts | Liam Redmond |
| Phillips | Glyn Houston |
| Tonbridge | Alec McCowen |
| Raikes | Barry Letts |
| Director | Charles Frend |
| Producer | Leslie Norman |
| Actor | Eric Ambler |
Broadcasts
- Mon 27 Aug 201812:10
- Sat 1 Jun 201914:00
- Sun 15 Mar 202014:00
- Wed 9 Sep 202014:30BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 27 Mar 202115:55BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 6 Nov 202114:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Fri 30 Sep 202214:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Sun 19 Mar 202312:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 21 Oct 202313:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sun 11 Aug 202411:20BBC Two except Scotland
- Sun 8 Dec 202413:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sun 6 Apr 202510:30BBC Two except Scotland
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