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As some fine filmmakers are known to have done, Charles Frend began his career as a film editor, working with Hitchcock on a number of his UK productions, as well as with M-G-M UK, before making the move to directing in 1942.
As far as I'm aware, he never left the UK.
For those with a bit of background in UK cinema, some of his works are Scot of the Antarctic (1948 - Technicolor), The Third Key (1956). He also served as second unit director for David Lean (a fellow editor) on Ryan's Daughter.
The Cruel Sea is one of a handful of films that told of the WWII era in a dark and unflinching manner. I saw it as one of my first "adult" (I was seven) film adventures. It holds its power to this day.
Taken from a superb film element, and beautifully handled, one could not ask for a better representation of this film.
Image
Forensic - 7.5
NSD - 8.5
Audio – (DTS-HD MA - Monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Upgrade from DVD - Yes
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 2
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
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As far as I'm aware, he never left the UK.
For those with a bit of background in UK cinema, some of his works are Scot of the Antarctic (1948 - Technicolor), The Third Key (1956). He also served as second unit director for David Lean (a fellow editor) on Ryan's Daughter.
The Cruel Sea is one of a handful of films that told of the WWII era in a dark and unflinching manner. I saw it as one of my first "adult" (I was seven) film adventures. It holds its power to this day.
Taken from a superb film element, and beautifully handled, one could not ask for a better representation of this film.
Image
Forensic - 7.5
NSD - 8.5
Audio – (DTS-HD MA - Monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Upgrade from DVD - Yes
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 2
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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