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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Lothar G. Buchheim (novel)
Wolfgang Petersen (writer)
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Release Date:
10 February 1982 (USA) more
Tagline:
This is the story of 42 raw recruits caught up in a war they didn't understand, and the Captain who must lead them in their struggle to survive. more
Plot:
The claustrophobic world of a WWII German U-boat; boredom, filth, and sheer terror. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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User Comments:
Gripping, Compelling, Intense, Suspenseful, Realistic more (346 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Capt.-Lt. Henrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Der Alte | |
| Herbert Grönemeyer | ... | Lt. Werner - Correspondent | |
| Klaus Wennemann | ... | Chief Engineer Fritz Grade - Der Leitende-Der LI | |
| Hubertus Bengsch | ... | 1st Lieutenant - Number One-1WO | |
| Martin Semmelrogge | ... | 2nd Lieutenant - 2WO | |
| Bernd Tauber | ... | Kriechbaum - Chief Quartermaster-Navigator | |
| Erwin Leder | ... | Johann | |
| Martin May | ... | Ullman | |
| Heinz Hoenig | ... | Hinrich (as Heinz Hönig) | |
| Uwe Ochsenknecht | ... | Chief Bosun | |
| Claude-Oliver Rudolph | ... | Ario | |
| Jan Fedder | ... | Pilgrim | |
| Ralf Richter | ... | Frenssen (as Ralph Richter) | |
| Joachim Bernhard | ... | Preacher | |
| Oliver Stritzel | ... | Schwalle |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Boat (Philippines: English title) (USA) (dubbed version)
A tengeralattjáró (Hungary) [hu]
De andere kant van de oorlog (Netherlands) [nl]
El barco (Argentina) [es]
El submarino (Das Boot) (Spain) [es]
Le bateau (France) [fr]
Mukaddes vazife (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Okret (Poland) [pl]
Ponorka (Czech Republic) [cs]
Sukellusvene U-96 (Finland) [fi]
To ypovryhio (Greece) (director's cut) [el]
U-Boot 96 (Italy) [it]
U-båt 96 (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
U-båten (Sweden) [sv]
Ypovryhio U-96 - Epistrofi stin Kolasi (Greece) [el]
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MPAA:
Rated R for some war violence and brief language. (director's cut)
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Runtime:
149 min | 209 min (director's cut) | 293 min (uncut version)
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Color:
Color (Fujicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital (director's cut) | Dolby (original release) | SDDS (director's cut)
Certification:
Iceland:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Ireland:15 | Netherlands:12 | Netherlands:16 (director's cut) | Norway:15 (director's cut) | Norway:16 | Portugal:M/12 (original rating) | Portugal:M/16 (director's cut) | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (dubbed directors cut) | UK:15 (subtitled directors cut) | USA:R | USA:Unrated (original uncut version) | West Germany:12 (w)
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
La Spezia, a city in the Liguria region of northern Italy at the head of La Spezia Gulf, is one of the major Italian military and commercial harbours and is located between Genoa and Pisa. It has been a major naval base since the 1800s. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Towards the end of the film, while the Captain is in close-up, a blonde woman's head can be seen in the lower-left corner. She is the prop girl. more
Quotes:
[Werner takes pictures of the watch officers on the conning tower]
Captain:
Take pictures of the crew returning, not putting out to sea.
Lt. Werner:
Why?
Captain:
They'll have grown beards by then. It would shame the Tommies to see mere boys give them Hell. Baby faces. Ones that should still suck mama's breast.
[pause]
Captain:
I feel ancient around these kids, like I'm on some Children's Crusade.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Simpsons: Das Bus (#9.14)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Erzherzog-Albretch-Marsch more
FAQ
What type of submarine is U-96?Is there a TV version of the movie?
What is written on the building at the end of the movie?
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"Das Boot" is a classic. This film couldn't be more intense and emotionally draining. It is a work of genius. Jurgen Prochnaw gives a spectacular performance as the German U-Boat Captain. The acting is first rate as the cast of characters is as realistic and believable as it gets. Don't watch this film unless you are absolutely prepared to immerse yourself into the drama of life as a crewman aboard a German submarine during war. This is a very rare portrayal of battle through the eyes of our enemy and will actually have you cheering for the "bad guys" at times. This is a one of a kind movie that must be seen to be believed. Words in a review cannot describe the experience of "Das Boot." A tremendous film! A 12 on a scale of 10!