Jack Hawkins
Ericson
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. Atmospheric sea footage.
Ericson
Lockhart
Morell
Ferraby
Bennett
Watts
Yeoman Wells
Tallow
Baker
Raikes
Polish Captain
Gracey
Phillips
Julie Hallam
Tallow's Sister
Doris Ferraby
Elaine Morell
Tonbridge
Wainwright
Signalman Rose
Director
