Editorial Collection / Essential Cinema
Das Boot
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
1981•2h 29m•R•★ 8.1
Drama / War / History
Synopsis
The claustrophobic world of a German U-boat crew patrolling the Atlantic during World War II, confronting relentless depth-charge attacks and mechanical failures.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorWolfgang Petersen
WriterWolfgang PetersenDean Riesner
CinematographyJost Vacano
MusicKlaus Doldinger
Principal Cast
Jürgen ProchnowLieutenant 'Der Alte'
Herbert GrönemeyerLieutenant Werner
Klaus WennemannChief Engineer
Hubertus BengschFirst Watch Officer
Martin SemmelroggeSecond Watch Officer
Bernd TauberKriechbaum
Erwin LederJohann 'Das Gespenst'
Martin MayUllmann
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 29m (149 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorWolfgang Petersen
LanguagesGerman, English, French
CountryDE
StudioBavaria Film • Radiant Film GmbH
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