Das Boot(1981)
On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
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Cast
Jürgen Prochnow
Lieutenant 'Der Alte'
Herbert Grönemeyer
Leutnant Werner
Klaus Wennemann
Chef Ingenieur
Hubertus Bengsch
First Watch Officer
Martin Semmelrogge
Second Watch Officer
Bernd Tauber
Kriechbaum
Erwin Leder
Johann 'Das Gespenst'
Martin May
Ullmann
Heinz Hoenig
Hinrich
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Chief Bosun
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
Ario
Jan Fedder
Pilgrim
Rita Cadillac
Monique
Ralf Richter
Frenssen
Joachim Bernhard
Preacher
Oliver Stritzel
Schwalle
Konrad Becker
Bockstiegel
Lutz Schnell
Dufte
Das Boot — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Das Boot?+
Das Boot is available to stream on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Das Boot come out?+
Das Boot was released in 1981.
How long is Das Boot?+
Das Boot runs for 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes).
Who directed Das Boot?+
Das Boot was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who stars in Das Boot?+
Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch and Martin Semmelrogge.
Is Das Boot worth watching?+
Das Boot holds a 8.1/10 rating from 2,667 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, history and war.
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