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 enlarge | Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Actors: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch, Martin Semmelrogge
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  359 reviews
Sales Rank: 2189
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 149 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.6
MPN: COLD22219D
ISBN: 0767802470
UPC: 043396222199
EAN: 9780767802475
ASIN: 0767802470
Theatrical Release Date: February 10, 1982
Release Date: December 10, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Very realistic account of life aboard a Wolf Pack Sub December 26, 1998
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the best movies ever made about life aboard a submarine under war time conditions. In this case we see what life is like thru the eyes of a U-Boat commander and crew during World War II. I wouldn't say that the movie is making an anti-war statement but does depict the obvious distaste that German Submariners in general had for the Furher and the third Reich as witnessed in the nite club scene. Rather the movie depicts what war is all about --- survival from day to day one hour at a time when on a Wolf Pack mission.The action is fast paced but at the same time Petersen does not sacrifice realism to achieve ficticuous dramatic affects.The tension gradually builds as the Captain and crew manage to escape one harrowing experience after another during one mission as a member of the Wolf Pack in the North Atlantic. It is certainly not recommended viewing for anyone suffering from claustophobia. I have seen both the original version (i.e. Director's cut in German with English ST) and the dubbed English Version (The Boat) and found the original version the best in terms of realism and emotion. Royce Trenholm
Gripping, realistic, awesome December 24, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Incredible retelling of life aboard a WWII German U-Boat. As a submariner in the modern nuclear navy, it was incredible to see the attention to detail aboard submarine life that still applies today (cramped quarters, lonlieness, etc.) **Note**: I own both copies of the director's cut (widescreen & adapted for television), and the widescreen is the subtitled version. The dubbing in the adapted for television version, while usually on, is not as accurate as the subtitling, nor does draw you as well into the atmosphere.
This film is presented in 1.85 anamorphic and letterbox. December 19, 1998
Hermann K. Siegl (LINCOLN, NE USA)
This film is presented in 1.85 anamorphic and letterbox. It is one of the best movies for 16:9 television demonstrations. The 1.85 anamorphic side is very close to 1.78 (16:9).
The only version worth watching... December 19, 1998
I have seen this DVD thanks to a local rental. I am quite disappointed that it is out of stock at this moment and plan on purchasing it at my first opporunity. Viewing the director's cut is vital; the extra scenes/length produce the tension that causes ANXIETY. During a scene involving the u-boat crew helplessly outwaiting a depth-charge attack a friend had to leave the room- he mumbled "way too tense" as he got off the sofa. Watch this with the lights off and the sound up.
Non stop action, the extra footage wins extra points. December 17, 1998
Nigel M Bailey (Florida)
A great movie, action , well acted, good story. What more can you ask? good music too. Plenty of nail biting scenes. I have both versions, the Laser disc and DVD, the sound on the laser disc is bad, the DVD a vast improvement. This really comes across as a "true story", whereas "The Hunt for Red October" and "Crimson Tide" seem more like great adventure stories. I guess I like these submarine stories, why I am not sure, maybe they are better movies. In any case "Das Boot" is really good, buy it, you will not be disappointed.
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