Das Boot

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100

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Theatrical Release Date:

02/10/1982

DVD Release Date:

12/10/1997

Run Time:

145min.

Starring:

Jürgen Prochnow , Herbert Grönemeyer , Klaus Wennemann , Hubertus Bengsch , Martin Semmelrogge

Director(s):

Wolfgang Petersen

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Drama,War

Plot: Das Boot is one of the most gripping and authentic war movies ever made. Based on an autobiographical novel by German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim, the film follows the lives of a fearless U-Boat captain (Jurgen Prochnow) and ... Read More

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