Das Boot (1997)
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Sea Adventure, War Drama |
Run Time - 208 min. |
Countries - Germany |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis
The crew aboard a WWII German submarine must contend with poor conditions, long stretches of inactivity, fierce storms and thunderous battles. A correspondent observes their daily life, while their captain struggles to maintain morale and his own motivation. Based on the novel by Lothar G. Buchheim.
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Keywords
submarine, Atlantic-Ocean, battle [war], captain [military], crew, German [nationality], U-boat, commander, sea-battle, war
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High Artistic Quality
