Das Boot 1981
“On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors.”
What is Das Boot?
Das Boot is a 1981 German drama film set during the Second World War. The movie is centered around a German submarine and its crew as they engage in a naval operation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 1981
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Radiant Film, Bavaria Film
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $85,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Updated
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Overview
Das Boot is a 1981 German drama film set during the Second World War. The movie is centered around a German submarine and its crew as they engage in a naval operation. The crew's experiences are portrayed as they face challenges while operating beneath the surface of the ocean. The film explores the crew's struggles to survive and their efforts to extend the capabilities of their vessel.
Should you watch it?
“A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War before becoming the hunted.”
- directed by Wolfgang Petersen
- intense survival narrative
- contains intense war themes
Watch it if you are interested in a historical war film about a German submarine crew trying to survive.
This is a dramatic war film dealing with intense survival situations during the Second World War.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Das Boot released?
Das Boot was released in 1981.
Who directed the film?
It was written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
What is the film about?
It follows a German U-boat crew hunting allied ships and trying to survive below the surface.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Lothar-Günther Buchheim.
What genres are associated with the film?
It is categorized as drama, history, and war.