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Sink the Bismarck! (1960) 7.0
The World War II story of the British Navy's effort to defeat Nazi Germany's most powerful warship. Director:Lewis Gilbert |
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Cast
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Captain Shepard
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Anne Davis
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Carl Möhner | ... |
Captain Lindemann
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Laurence Naismith | ... |
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Geoffrey Keen | ... |
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Commander in Chief (King George V)
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Maurice Denham | ... |
Commander Richards
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Captain Banister
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Jack Watling | ... |
Signals Officer
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Captain (King George V)
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Mark Dignam | ... |
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Ernest Clark | ... |
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John Horsley | ... |
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Chronicles the breakout of the Bismarck during the early days of World War Two. Seen both from the point of view of the many naval vessels on both sides and from the central headquarters of the British where the search for the super battleship was controlled. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
11 February 1960 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
¡Hundan al Bismarck! See more »Company Credits
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To increase the sense of realism, or "documentary feel", for this film, Edward R. Murrow was cast as himself. Murrow was one of the most famous and respected broadcast journalists of the era. He had covered the war in Europe, including the North Atlantic, and used his famous catchphrase "This is London..." Murrow also shot introductory footage for the film's trailer. See more »Goofs
The Hood didn't explode quite as depicted in the movie. The explosion was initially reported as a jet of flame shooting into the air from between the mainmast and the aft funnel, in the vicinity of the engine room vent. See more »Quotes
Captain, 'Prince of Wales': [after the sinking of HMS Hood] Yeoman... Make Admiralty from Prince of Wales. Tell them... Tell them the Hood has blown up.See more »
When making a film like, "Sink The Bismark" it benefits the audience when actual facts of the ship or the events are used in the final cut. This film does just that. It begins with the Christening and launching of the impressive German vessel, Bismark. The massive battleship which could easily cruise at 30 knots became the pride of Germany and quickly proved her military prowess when encountering the H.M.S. Hood. The Hood was the pride of the British Royal Navy with her Captain and select crew of 1,500 men were well seasoned and experienced. Yet on that fateful day of May 24th, 1941 the two ships came within 15 miles of each other. After several exchanged salvos, the Bismark with her compliment of 8 fifteen inch guns completely destroyed the British ship leaving only three survivors. This disastrous event is but one of the exceptional battle scenes, superbly recreated by Howard Lydecker and his special effects crew. To add to the creative storyline are the actors which give this movie a superior realism. Kenneth More as Captain Shepard, who along with his naval staff wage war against the Bismark from their underground command post in war-torn London, where Edward R. Murrow gives the world a blow by blow account of the desperate time. Dana Wynter plays Anne Davis, his able assistant. Carl Möhner is Captain Lindemann, the proud Captain of the Bismark with Karel Stepanek playing his immediate superior, Admiral Lutjens. Laurence Naismith plays the First Sea Lord. This a great film and should honor the Allies who gave so much when the world needed them. ****