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Das Boot

  • 19811981
  • 2h 29m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
254K
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POPULARITY
1,946
171
Das Boot (1981)
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A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
254K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,946
171
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Lothar G. Buchheim(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jürgen Prochnow
    • Herbert Grönemeyer
    • Klaus Wennemann
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Lothar G. Buchheim(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jürgen Prochnow
    • Herbert Grönemeyer
    • Klaus Wennemann
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 574User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #77
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 13 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos4

    Das Boot
    Trailer 1:06
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    Das Boot: Blu-Ray
    Trailer 1:10
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    Das Boot: Directors Cut
    Trailer 2:16
    Watch Das Boot: Directors Cut
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 23
    Video 29:18
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    Photos298

    Edwige Pierre and Martin Semmelrogge in Das Boot (1985)
    Joachim Bernhard, Claude-Oliver Rudolph, and Oliver Stritzel in Das Boot (1985)
    Rita Cadillac, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Martin Semmelrogge in Das Boot (1985)
    Das Boot (1985)
    Jürgen Prochnow and Heinz Hoenig in Das Boot (1985)
    Erwin Leder and Claude-Oliver Rudolph in Das Boot (1985)
    Jan Fedder, Herbert Grönemeyer, Heinz Hoenig, and Ralf Richter in Das Boot (1985)
    Erwin Leder in Das Boot (1985)
    Bernd Tauber in Das Boot (1985)
    Jürgen Prochnow and Heinz Hoenig in Das Boot (1985)
    Jürgen Prochnow and Herbert Grönemeyer in Das Boot (1985)
    Hubertus Bengsch, Heinz Hoenig, and Bernd Tauber in Das Boot (1985)

    Top cast

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    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Capt.-Lt. Henrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Der Alte
    Herbert Grönemeyer
    Herbert Grönemeyer
    • Lt. Werner - Correspondent
    Klaus Wennemann
    • Chief Engineer Fritz Grade - Der Leitende-Der LI
    Hubertus Bengsch
    • 1st Lieutenant - Number One-1WO
    Martin Semmelrogge
    Martin Semmelrogge
    • 2nd Lieutenant - 2WO
    Bernd Tauber
    Bernd Tauber
    • Kriechbaum - Chief Quartermaster-Navigator
    Erwin Leder
    Erwin Leder
    • Johann
    Martin May
    • Ullman
    Heinz Hoenig
    Heinz Hoenig
    • Hinrich
    • (as Heinz Hönig)
    Uwe Ochsenknecht
    Uwe Ochsenknecht
    • Chief Bosun
    Claude-Oliver Rudolph
    Claude-Oliver Rudolph
    • Ario
    Jan Fedder
    Jan Fedder
    • Pilgrim
    Ralf Richter
    Ralf Richter
    • Frenssen
    • (as Ralph Richter)
    Joachim Bernhard
    Joachim Bernhard
    • Preacher
    Oliver Stritzel
    Oliver Stritzel
    • Schwalle
    Konrad Becker
    • Bockstiegel
    Lutz Schnell
    • Dufte
    Martin Hemme
    • Brückenwilli
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Wolfgang Petersen
      • Lothar G. Buchheim(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The bulk of the film's $15 million budget was spent on constructing U-boats. Specifications for the original Type VII-C U-boat were found at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. The plans were taken to the original builder of the subs, who was commissioned to build a full-sized, sea-going replica, their first such assignment since the war ended. A second full-sized model was built for interior filming.
    • Goofs
      In the depth charging after the torpedo run, the boat goes deeper and deeper until finally rivets start to 'pop'. In fact, the pressure hull of the Type VIIc boat was welded, not riveted. This was also one of the reasons the type was able to survive depths of 220 meters and beyond in the first place.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Werner: Captain?

      Captain: I'm sorry.

      Lt. Werner: You think it's hopeless now?

      Captain: It's been 15 hours. He'll never do it. I'm sorry.

      Lt. Werner: They made us all train for this day. "To be fearless and proud and alone. To need no one, just sacrifice. All for the Fatherland." Oh God, all just empty words. It's not the way they said it was, is it? I just want someone to be with. The only thing I feel is afraid.

    • Alternate versions
      The 5.1 remix for the 209-minute director's cut (for both the English and German dubs) contains entirely new sound effects in place of the sound effects from the original stereo mix. In addition to that, the original Columbia Pictures logo from 1981 featured in the opening is plastered with a silent version of the 1997 Columbia logo instead. The Blu-ray release contains both the original 149-minute theatrical version and the 1997 director's cut on two separate discs, making this release the first time in the US since the VHS and Laserdisc days that the theatrical version has been made available. However, on the disc containing the theatrical version, despite being listed as a 5.1 remix on the case and the menu, it instead contains only the original stereo mix for both the German and English tracks (in addition to restoring the original 1981 Columbia Pictures logo to the opening).
    • Connections
      Edited from The Battle of Britain (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      La Paloma
      (uncredited)
      Written by Sebastian Iradier (as Sebastian de Yradier) and Michael Jary
      Performed by Rosita Serrano
      Published by Edition Cinema

    User reviews574

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    Take it from a real submariner-
    on modern "boats" life isn't easy- but compared to the living hell that the German U-Boats were, modern submariners have nothing to complain about. People in certain professions don't like to watch movies about those professions (Doctors and Nurses shy away from hospital dramas, for example). Submarine sailors are different. We love to watch every submarine movie ever made, from "Run Silent, Run Deep" and "Destination: Tokyo" to "The Hunt For Red October", "Crimson Tide" and "U-571". Why? Because we can always use a good laugh. For those in the know, submarine movies are usually absolutely hilarious. Except this one. After being in the Navy for four years, serving with around 350 different men, and being acquainted with a further 200-300, all of them submarine sailors, I think that I can state with absolute certainty that this film is the ONLY submarine movie that ALL submariners take seriously. And that is the highest praise a movie like this can possibly get.
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    • shmuey barak
    • Jul 7, 2000

    FAQ13

    • What does "Das Boot" translate to?
    • What type of submarine is U-96?
    • Why did Willenbrock leave the British sailors in the water? Why didn't he pick them up?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • Italy
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Twin Brothers
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Boat
    • Filming locations
      • North Sea near Heligoland
    • Production companies
      • Bavaria Film
      • Twin Bros. Productions
      • Radiant Film GmbH
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • DEM 32,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,487,676
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,994
      • Feb 14, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,487,676
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo(original release)

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