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The Cruel Sea (1971): Cast

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The Cruel Sea is a 1971 drama directed by Khalid Al Siddiq, starring Mohammed Al-Mansour as Moussaed, Hayat Al-Fahad and Saad Al-Faraj. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Cruel Sea (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Khalid Al Siddiq
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cruel Sea About?

The premise of The Cruel Sea without spoilers.

The pioneering Kuwaiti feature follows a family in pre‑oil Kuwait, when fishing and pearl diving dominated daily life. It centers on a crippled pearl diver who, fearing for his son Mussaid, forbids him from going out to sea to dive for pearls, exploring their strained relationship and the harsh realities of a livelihood tied to the unforgiving sea.

The Cruel Sea Themes & Keywords

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  • pearl in oyster
  • pearl diving
  • tragedy
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Cast & crew

The Cruel Sea Cast & Characters

Mohammed Al-Mansour leads the cast as Moussaed, with Hayat Al-Fahad as Mother and Saad Al-Faraj as Father. Directed by Khalid Al Siddiq; 7 actors are credited in all.

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The Cruel Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cruel Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Cruel Sea released?

The Cruel Sea was released on March 27, 1971.

Who directed The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea was directed by Khalid Al Siddiq.

Who is in the cast of The Cruel Sea?

The Cruel Sea stars Mohammed Al-Mansour as Moussaed, Hayat Al-Fahad as Mother and Saad Al-Faraj as Father, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Cruel Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cruel Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cruel Sea in?

The original language of The Cruel Sea is Arabic.

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