Das Boot
"On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors."
Originally released in 1981. Das Boot is a drama/history film. directed by Wolfgang Petersen. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Klaus Wennemann
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (2,410 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$85M
6.1x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jürgen Prochnow
as Captain Lieutenant 'Der Alte'
Herbert Grönemeyer
as Lieutenant Werner
Klaus Wennemann
as Chief Engineer
Hubertus Bengsch
as First Watch Officer
Martin Semmelrogge
as Second Watch Officer
Bernd Tauber
as Kriechbaum
Erwin Leder
as Johann 'Das Gespenst'
Martin May
as Ullmann
Heinz Hoenig
as Hinrich
Uwe Ochsenknecht
as Chief Bosun
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $85,000,000
Production Companies
- Radiant Film
- Bavaria Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Das Boot about?
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 thei...
Who directed Das Boot?
Das Boot was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
How long is Das Boot?
Das Boot has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Das Boot released?
Das Boot was released on September 17, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Das Boot?
The main cast of Das Boot includes Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch, Martin Semmelrogge.
Is Das Boot worth watching?
Das Boot has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,410 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.