'The Cruel Sea', IMHO, is a much better movie than 'not bad'. It does have similarities to Das Boot in the atmosphere it creates, with the crew having to deal with foul weather and a dangerous enemy they can never see. Hawkins (based loosely on Walker) is superb. He demonstrates the determination to pursue to a kill, and the psychological personal cost that involved, especially when depth charging with sailors in the water.
If you have never seen it, take a look. Provides a good view of the other side of the U-Boat war.
Last edited by clive bradbury; 08-09-06 at 09:58 AM.
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