Cruel Sea (1953): Continuity script
directed by Charles Frend, 1909-1977; produced by Leslie Norman, 1911-1993, Ealing Studios; performed by Jack Hawkins, 1910-1973, Sir Donald Sinden, 1923-2014 and John Stratton, 1925-1991 (London, England: Studio Canal, 1953, first release 1953), 48 page(s)
Details
- Abstract / Summary
- Commander Ericson is made captain of the Corvette Compass Rose, a small escort vessel used to guide and protect convoys travelling through the Atlantic. Ericson is thrown into a life and death dilemma which forces him to choose between destroying an enemy ship and sparing the lives of his own men. Ealing breaks from its traditional light comedies to offer a serious, authentic reconstruction of the battle of the Atlantic.
- Field of Interest
- Film
- Accolades / Awards
- Nominated 1954, Academy Award, Best Writing - Screenplay, Nominated 1954, BAFTA Film Award, Best British Actor, Nominated 1954, BAFTA Film Award, Best British Film, Nominated 1954, BAFTA Film Award, Best Film from any Source
- Copyright Message
- Copyright © 2015 by Studiocanal
- Director
- Charles Frend, 1909-1977
- Content Type
- Script
- Duration
- 0 sec
- Format
- Text
- Sub Genre
- Drama, War
- Original Release Date
- 1953
- Page Count
- 48
- Performer
- Jack Hawkins, 1910-1973, Sir Donald Sinden, 1923-2014, John Stratton, 1925-1991
- Producer
- Leslie Norman, 1911-1993
- Producer - Institution
- Ealing Studios
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Publisher
- Studio Canal
- Place Published / Released
- London, England
- Release Date
- 1953
- Subject
- Film, Music & Performing Arts, Literature & Language, 1950s, Naval fleets, Naval battles, War, World War II, 1939-1945, 1950s, Ericson, Lockhart, Ferraby
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- 1950s