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1. The novel on which the film was based was written by which author, well known for his stories of seafaring men?
2. In the film, Jack Hawkins played the role of Lieutenant Commander George Ericson, the Commanding Officer of the warship featured in the movie. What was the name of the ship?
3. The First Lieutenant (second in command) was the thoroughly unpleasant Lieutenant Bennett, brilliantly portrayed by Stanley Baker. What had been his civilian occupation prior to joining the wartime navy?
4. Lieutenant Bennett had a particular liking for which traditional naval meal ingredient, and ordered it to be served on a regular basis, much to the dismay of fellow members of the wardroom?
5. In a dramatic scene in the film, Ericson made positive contact with a German U-boat which had just attacked and sunk a merchantman in the convoy. Initially, why didn't he attack it?
6. Back in harbour, Bennett was forced to leave the ship suffering from an ulcer, and was replaced by Lockhart (Donald Sinden). Lockhart formed a romantic liaison with WRNS Officer Julie Hallam (Virginia McKenna) who worked in Headquarters. Which department did she work for?
7. German U-boats most frequently operated in groups, co-ordinating attacks on convoys as depicted in "The Cruel Sea", when, whilst formed as a convoy, the merchant ships were attacked during the hours of darkness. What name was given to these groups, as well as being mentioned in the film?
8. When Ericson and Lockhart met for a drink in a London hotel, Lockhart was first to arrive. When Ericson arrived, what drink did Lockhart say that he'd ordered for Ericson?
9. In recognition of the success with his previous ship, Ericson was promoted and assigned a new ship, and asked Lockhart to join him as the First Lieutenant, which he agreed to do out of loyalty, although he really wanted a command of his own. Which ship did they take over?
10. The film "The Cruel Sea" was made in black and white, and released in 1953. Which studio can proudly boast of having created this classic piece of cinema?
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