U-571
"Heroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times."
Originally released in 2000. U-571 is a war/action film. directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, and Harvey Keitel
Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,307 votes)
Budget
$62M
Production budget
Box Office
$127.7M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Matthew McConaughey
as Lt. Andrew Tyler
Bill Paxton
as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitel
as CPO Henry Klough
Jon Bon Jovi
as Lt. Pete Emmett
David Keith
as Maj. Matthew Coonen
Thomas Kretschmann
as Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
Jake Weber
as Lt. Hirsch
Jack Noseworthy
as Bill Wentz
Tom Guiry
as Ted Trigger Fitzgerald
Will Estes
as Ronald Rabbit Parker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $62,000,000
- Revenue
- $127,700,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- StudioCanal
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U-571 about?
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS si...
Who directed U-571?
U-571 was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
How long is U-571?
U-571 has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was U-571 released?
U-571 was released on April 20, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in U-571?
The main cast of U-571 includes Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith.
Is U-571 worth watching?
U-571 has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,307 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.