

Drama · History · War
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Ericson
Jack Hawkins
Ericson


Donald Sinden
Donald Sinden
Lockhart
Donald Sinden
Lockhart


Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Morell
Denholm Elliott
Morell


John Stratton
John Stratton
Ferraby
John Stratton
Ferraby


Stanley Baker
Stanley Baker
Bennett
Stanley Baker
Bennett


Liam Redmond
Liam Redmond
Watts
Liam Redmond
Watts


Meredith Edwards
Meredith Edwards
Yeoman Wells
Meredith Edwards
Yeoman Wells


Bruce Seton
Bruce Seton
Tallow
Bruce Seton
Tallow


John Warner
John Warner
Baker
John Warner
Baker


Barry Letts
Barry Letts
Raikes
Barry Letts
Raikes
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