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Overview
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Release Date:
10 February 1982 (USA)
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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
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4 nominations
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Packing, genuinely, overwhelming!
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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 Odisseia do Submarino 96 (Portugal) [pt]
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]
O Barco (Brazil) [pt]
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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A Odisseia do Submarino 96 (Portugal) [pt]
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]
O Barco (Brazil) [pt]
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
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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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Trivia:
Another actor was originally cast as Thomsen, but quit not long after filming began. The shot of Thomsen saying "Hail and victory and sink 'em all!" to the crew of U-96 was re-shot with Otto Sander outside the studio in Munich.
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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.
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Quotes:
Captain of the 'Weser':
So, what's it like down there, in a submarine?
Der Leitende: It's... quiet.
Captain of the 'Weser': Quiet? Hmm.
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Der Leitende: It's... quiet.
Captain of the 'Weser': Quiet? Hmm.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Directors: The Films of Adrian Lyne" (????)
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Soundtrack:
Sing Nachtigall Sing
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FAQ
What is written on the building at the end of the movie?What type of submarine is U-96?
Is there a TV version of the movie?
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Using the term 'authenticity' in connection with any kind of art is rather difficult and daring as well. Sometimes it looks posed or is by certain purposes manipulated. Referring to Petersen´s "Das Boot" however, I consider it justified to call it authentic and true. I think this statement can be strengthened mainly by the fact that Lothar Gunther Buchheim was consulted. He composed the novel this breathtaking movie bases on and he himself was employed as a war correspondent in the Second World War.
The entire plot has no weak points. Starting at "Bar Royal" at the very night before the forces living journey of the submarine crew begins, the director fittingly manages to confront the audience with the protagonists and their way of dealing with the pounding uncertainty. Once put to sea, the character of the scenes changes abruptly. Every member of the crew and the audience as well comes into very close contact with the tightness of the action space. At this point it is necessary to underline the excellent work of the cameramen. The fast and partial hectic cuts draw an exact picture of the drama on board. Too do not forget the outstanding lighting. However besides this abundance of obvious suspense, there are also a number of moments going into in-depth psychology and thoughtfulness. To outline only a few of them: At "Bar Royal", when the chief engineer reflects about the uncertain fate of his family, or when the captain, with a kind of 'Weltschmerz' in his eyes, is astound and proud of the unbelievable efforts of the crew. It would probably be too laborious to refer to the decisive symbols the director uses, therefore I recommend this movie to everybody, especially those who are interested in the Second World War.
It presumably sounds pretty weird, yet I suppose that mankind gladly participates on the misfortune of others, without being closely involved with it. This closing notion may account for the huge success of this movie.>