THE CRUEL SEA (1953) - Blu-ray Release of Oscar-Nominated British War Film

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Product Description: One of the greatest British war films ever made, The Cruel Sea is an unflinching portrayal of life at sea during WWII, on a boat tasked with protecting convoys and seeking and destroying German U-boats. Filmed aboard an actual Royal Navy corvette, it tells the story of the sailors aboard the HMS Compass Rose: the bonds that form between them, the daily pressures they face, and their epic struggle to overcome the enemy. Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Monsarrat, and featuring heroic performances from Jack Hawkins, Sir Donald Sinden, and Stanley Baker, The Cruel Sea is an enduring war movie classic.

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Director: Charles Frend

Starring: Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, Denholm Elliott, Virginia McKenna

Genre: Drama, War

Runtime: 126 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: English

Studio: Kino Lorber

Home Video Release Date: April 22, 2025

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• Blu-ray

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• Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
• Resolution: 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
• Region: Region A/1

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• Blu-ray: None

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• Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

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Blu-ray: English SDH

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• Audio Commentary by Film Critic Simon Abrams
• Interview with star Sir Donald Sinden
• Theatrical Trailer

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