Released:
1953-02-24

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.

Director:
Charles Frend

Runtime:
2h 6min

Genre:
Drama, History, War

• Cast:
• 
  Jack Hawkins
  as
  Ericson
• 
  Donald Sinden
  as
  Lockhart
• 
  Denholm Elliott
  as
  Morell
• 
  John Stratton
  as
  Ferraby
• 
  Stanley Baker
  as
  Bennett