UK,
1953, 131 min
(Alternative: 122 min)
Directed by:
Charles FrendScreenplay:
Eric AmblerCinematography:
Gordon DinesComposer:
Alan RawsthorneCast:
Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton, Denholm Elliott, Stanley Baker, Virginia McKenna, Bruce Seton, Moira Lister, Alec McCowen, Don Sharp (more)Plots(1)
A lieutenant commander's abilities get put to the test when he must lead his ship’s inexperienced crew during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II. (Netflix)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1954 - Eric Ambler (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1954 - Best Film
- 1954 - Jack Hawkins (Best British Actor)
- 1954 - Outstanding British Film