Das Boot (1981)
Das Boot is a 1981 German-language drama movie directed by Wolfgang Petersen, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer and Klaus Wennemann.
A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits.
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What is Das Boot about?
A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits.
When was Das Boot released?
Das Boot was released on 17 September 1981.
How long is Das Boot?
Das Boot runs 2h 30m.
Who made Das Boot?
Das Boot was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Where can I watch Das Boot?
Das Boot is available on fuboTV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Das Boot
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Cast
- Jürgen Prochnow as Captain Lieutenant 'Der Alte'
- Herbert Grönemeyer as Lieutenant Werner
- Klaus Wennemann as Chief Engineer
- Hubertus Bengsch as First Watch Officer
- Martin Semmelrogge as Second Watch Officer
- Bernd Tauber as Kriechbaum
- Erwin Leder as Johann 'Das Gespenst'
- Martin May as Ullmann
- Heinz Hoenig as Hinrich
- Uwe Ochsenknecht as Chief Bosun
- Claude-Oliver Rudolph as Ario
- Jan Fedder as Pilgrim
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