The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea – Screening on November 10 at 6:30pm!

The World War II adventures of a British convoy escort ship and its officers.

Academy Awards: Best Screenplay nominee!
BAFTA Awards: Best Film, British Film, British Actor (Jack Hawkins) nominee!

“Brave WWII film with outstanding performances all round.” (Empire)

“One of the greatest British war films ever made” (Kino Lorber)

“The Cruel Sea remains a landmark of British cinema: tense, moving, unflinchingly honest, and blessed with one of Jack Hawkins’ greatest performances.” (Golden Age Flicks)

*This screening is a rental. Tickets will be available for cash only at the box office on the day of the screening. No advance tickets.

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!

Mon Nov 10 6:30 pm

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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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