The Cruel Sea (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, The Cruel Sea is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Tadashi Imai, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. It is 1921 and a town has a newspaper which prints urgent bulletins as required. The Washington-based CITES treaty, in which Japan participates, puts a limit on the number of warships any country can possess. As a result, Japan has to decommission a ship to its makers' disappointment. An institute of technology's laboratory designs a new ship. Due to less ships, sailors have to retire and are also disappointed. The laboratory's manager and an admiral are visiting a patient at a hospital and meet coincidentally. The former has a daughter who worries about her father's workload. She asks him to accompany her to a concert. Father has little time, but is convinced for her sake. He is inspired for a ship's design at the performance. The film is inspired by the life of Jo Hiraga.
Who’s in it. The Cruel Sea stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Setsuko Hara, Seizaburō Kawazu and Hisako Yamane, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cruel Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cruel Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cruel Sea (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cruel Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
- The Cruel Sea stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Setsuko Hara, Seizaburō Kawazu, Hisako Yamane and Ichirō Tsukida.
- When was The Cruel Sea released?
- The Cruel Sea was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.