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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

The U-505 submarine is on exhibit at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois. It is the real U-505-the only German submarine in the United States, and, now, a national memorial to the 55,000 American sailors who gave their lives on the high seas in WWI and WWII. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In one scene several American sailors are wearing German uniforms with the swastika insignia on opposite sides of their shirts. In another scene, American sailors in dress uniforms are wearing ribbon bars for awards that did not exist in 1942. See more »

Quotes

[During a depth charge attack]
Lieutenant Andrew Tyler: Mister Hirsch, step away from that bulkhead. The shockwave from one of these explosions could snap your spine.
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Connections

Referenced in 72 Meters (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Dein ist mein ganzes Herz"
from "Das Land des Lächelns"
Written by Franz Lehár, Fritz Löhner-Beda, Ludwig Herzer
Performed by Benny Goodman See more »