Name: Das Boot
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Genre: Drama, War & Politics, War
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: PT52mM
Rating: 8.8
Cast: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch, Martin Semmelrogge

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What is Das Boot (1985) about?

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Based on an autobiographical novel by German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim, Das Boot follows the lives of a fearless U-Boat captain (Jurgen Prochnow) and his inexperienced crew as they patrol the Atlantic and Mediterranean in search of Allied vessels, taking turns as hunter and prey.

Question 2

Who stars in Das Boot?

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Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow (Der Alte), Herbert Grönemeyer (Leutnant Werner), Klaus Wennemann (Leitender Ingenieur), Hubertus Bengsch (Erster Wachoffizier), Martin Semmelrogge (Zweiter Wachoffizier). The series was created by Wolfgang Petersen.

Question 3

Is Das Boot worth watching?

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Das Boot holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Das Boot?

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