U-571 Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
In this World War II action thriller, American reconnaissance agents learn that a German submarine is sinking. The doomed ship carries an Enigma Machine, a special coding device that allows high-level Axis forces to send messages that can't be read without a similar encryption mechanism. Obtaining a working Enigma device would be invaluable for the Allied war effort, so a U.S. sub is sent out to rescue the machine. However, German forces have already picked up the sub's distress signal and are en route to rescue their comrades. U-571 features a distinguished cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/21/2000
DVD Release Date:
10/24/2000
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for war violence.
Run Time:
108 min.
Distributor(s):
Universal
Director(s):
Themes:
Race Against Time, Heroic Mission, War At Sea
Tone:
Confrontational, Claustrophobic, Earnest, Tense
Keywords:
Navy, assignment, retrieve, sea-disaster, sinking, submarine, technology, world-war
Setting:
submarine
Country of Origin:
USA (04-21-2000)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
