
Overview
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.
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DirectorCharles Frend
WriterEric Ambler
Cast

Jack Hawkins
Ericson

Donald Sinden
Lockhart

Denholm Elliott
Morell

John Stratton
Ferraby

Stanley Baker
Bennett

Liam Redmond
Watts

Meredith Edwards
Yeoman Wells

Bruce Seton
Tallow

John Warner
Baker

Barry Letts
Raikes

Gerard Heinz
Polish Captain

Fred Griffiths
Gracey

Glyn Houston
Phillips

Virginia McKenna
Julie Hallam

Megs Jenkins
Tallow's Sister

June Thorburn
Doris Ferraby

Moira Lister
Elaine Morell

Alec McCowen
Tonbridge
Leo Phillips
Wainwright
Dafydd Havard
Signalman Rose
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Keywords
seasubmarineatlantic oceanworld war iinaval officercommanderroyal navyblack and whitedocudramasinking shipnaval warfarebattle of the atlantic
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026












