The Cruel Sea(1971)
بس يا بحر
The Cruel Sea Synopsis
The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.
The Cruel Sea (1971) is a drama film directed by Khalid Al Siddiq, released on March 27, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Saad Al-Faraj, Hayat Al-Fahad, Ali AlMufeedi and Mohammed Al-Mansour. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Khalid Al Siddiq
- Writers:
- Saad Al-Faraj, Walaa'Salah El-Din, Abdel-Rahman Saleh
- Status:
- Released
The Cruel Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Saad Al-Faraj
as Father
Hayat Al-Fahad
as Mother
Ali AlMufeedi
Mohammed Al-Mansour
as Moussaed
- Amal Bakr
Amal Bakr
as Nura
- Ahmed El Saleh
Ahmed El Saleh
Muhammad Al-Mannaya
Key crew
Directed by Khalid Al Siddiq, written by Saad Al-Faraj, Walaa'Salah El-Din and Abdel-Rahman Saleh.
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The Cruel Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Cruel Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cruel Sea?
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The main cast of The Cruel Sea (1971) includes Saad Al-Faraj, Hayat Al-Fahad, Ali AlMufeedi, Mohammed Al-Mansour and Amal Bakr. The film was directed by Khalid Al Siddiq. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cruel Sea released?
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The Cruel Sea was released on March 27, 1971 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Cruel Sea worth watching?
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The Cruel Sea (1971) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.