The Commander
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Commander is a war/history film. directed by Edoardo De Angelis. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Pierfrancesco Favino, Massimiliano Rossi, and Johan Heldenbergh
Synopsis
One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro makes a decision that was destined to go down in history: to save the 26 shipwrecked Belgians who otherwise would have drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and disembark them at the nearest safe harbor. To make room for them on board his submarine, he is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days, visible to the enemy forces and endangering his life and that of his men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (209 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierfrancesco Favino
as Salvatore Todaro
Massimiliano Rossi
as Vittorio Marcon
Johan Heldenbergh
as Georges Vogels
Silvia D'Amico
as Rina Todaro
Arturo Muselli
as Danilo Stiepovich
Giuseppe Brunetti
as Gigino Magnifico
Gianluca Di Gennaro
as Vincenzo Stumpo
Johannes Wirix
as Jacques Reclercq
Pietro Angelini
as Ivano Leandri
Mario Russo
as Salvatore Minniti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- Indigo Film
- RAI Cinema
- O'Groove
- Tramp
- VGroove
- Wise srl
- Bedside Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Commander about?
One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro make...
Who directed The Commander?
The Commander was directed by Edoardo De Angelis.
How long is The Commander?
The Commander has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Commander released?
The Commander was released on October 31, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Commander?
The main cast of The Commander includes Pierfrancesco Favino, Massimiliano Rossi, Johan Heldenbergh, Silvia D'Amico, Arturo Muselli.
Is The Commander worth watching?
The Commander has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.