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U-571 (2000)

PG_13 116 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   21 April 2000 (USA)
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A German submarine is boarded by disguised American submariners trying to capture their Enigma cipher machine.

Director:

Jonathan Mostow

Writers:

Jonathan Mostow (story), Jonathan Mostow (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew McConaughey ...
Bill Paxton ...
Harvey Keitel ...
Jon Bon Jovi ...
David Keith ...
Thomas Kretschmann ...
Jake Weber ...
Lt. Hirsch
Jack Noseworthy ...
Seaman Bill Wentz
Tom Guiry ...
Seaman Ted 'Trigger' Fitzgerald
Will Estes ...
Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson Terrence 'T.C.' Carson ...
Steward Eddie Carson
Erik Palladino ...
Seaman Anthony Mazzola
Dave Power ...
Seaman Charles 'Tank' Clemens
Derk Cheetwood ...
Seaman Herb Griggs
Matthew Settle ...
Ens. Keith Larson
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Storyline

In the midst of World War II, the battle below the seas rages. The Nazi's have the upper edge as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. That is, until a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, and the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'. But masquerading as Nazi's and taking over the U-boat is the smallest of their problems. The action really begins when they get stranded on the U-boat. Written by Filmtwob <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>  

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Plot Keywords:

U Boat | Battle | Sos | Submarine | Crew  | See more »

Taglines:

You won't come up for air until it's over! See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for war violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Submarino U-571 See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$62,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$19,553,310 (USA) (23 April 2000) (2583 Screens)

Gross:

$79,068,995 (USA) (16 July 2000)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In the original script, when Tank is discussing the U-571's condition he reports that the submarine has only six tonnes of fuel, which is insufficient to return them to the United States. That is why Lt. Tyler sets a course for England. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: As with the appearance of a single-engined German aircraft in the middle of the Atlantic, the German destroyer is encountered in a position far beyond the operational range of this type of ship. See more »

Quotes

[as depth charges start falling]
Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker, Torpedoman: Chief, you ever been depth-charged?
Chief Klough: Once, off Murmansk, back in World War One. One charge came so close, it rattled four teeth out of the skipper's head.
[a charge goes off overhead with a loud bang]
Chief Klough: Wasn't even close.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"My Heart Stood Still"
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