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Das Boot (1981)

R 149 min  -  Action | Drama | History  -   10 February 1982 (USA)
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The claustrophobic world of a WWII German U-boat; boredom, filth, and sheer terror.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jürgen Prochnow ...
Herbert Grönemeyer ...
Klaus Wennemann Klaus Wennemann ...
Hubertus Bengsch Hubertus Bengsch ...
1st Lieutenant - Number One-1WO
Martin Semmelrogge Martin Semmelrogge ...
2nd Lieutenant - 2WO
Bernd Tauber Bernd Tauber ...
Kriechbaum - Chief Quartermaster-Navigator
Erwin Leder Erwin Leder ...
Johann
Martin May Martin May ...
Ullman
Heinz Hoenig Heinz Hoenig ...
Hinrich (as Heinz Hönig)
Uwe Ochsenknecht ...
Chief Bosun
Claude-Oliver Rudolph Claude-Oliver Rudolph ...
Ario
Jan Fedder Jan Fedder ...
Ralf Richter Ralf Richter ...
Frenssen (as Ralph Richter)
Joachim Bernhard Joachim Bernhard ...
Preacher
Oliver Stritzel Oliver Stritzel ...
Schwalle
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Storyline

It is 1942 and the German submarine fleet is heavily engaged in the so called "Battle of the Atlantic" to harass and destroy English shipping. With better escorts of the Destroyer Class, however, German U-Boats have begun to take heavy losses. "Das Boot" is the story of one such U-Boat crew, with the film examining how these submariners maintained their professionalism as soldiers, attempted to accomplish impossible missions, while all the time attempting to understand and obey the ideology of the government under which they served. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

U Boat | German Submarine | Destroyer | Submarine | Mission  | See more »

Taglines:

The other side of the Battle of the Atlantic. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Thriller | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some war violence and brief language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German | English | French (song lyrics)

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Boat See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlantic Ocean See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$26,994 (USA) (14 February 1982) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$73,482,661 (Worldwide) (except USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (director's cut)  | (uncut version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (director's cut) | Dolby (original release) | SDDS (director's cut)

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The poem Lt. Werner cites when the submarine stuck in the Strait of Gibraltar is "Schlacht - Das Maß" from Rudolf G. Binding ("Einmal vor Unerbittlichem stehen..."). See more »

Goofs

Continuity: At the first very deep dive (1h50m) when bolts starts bursting, one hit and break the glass of the command center clock. Later in the movie the glass is intact. See more »

Quotes

[the crew has finished resupplying, so fresh food is everywhere]
Kriechbaum: Hey! Move this stuff now! Clear the map! I can't navigate on bananas!
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Connections

Referenced in Beerfest (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"J'attendrai"
Performed by Rina Ketty See more »