This authentic World War II drama made in 1981 is one of the finest (and highest grossing) in German cinema. Along with strong, believable cast performances among the inexperienced submarine crew, the real star of this military thriller is cinematographerJost Vacano. He brilliantly captures the sub's gritty, cramped quarters and its dense claustrophobic feeling with his camera closely following the crew as they wind their way throughout. Fighting for survival in the North Atlantic, the fearless captain played by Jurgen Prochnow leads epic battles-exciting scenes which fight the long, boring hours spent on a sub waiting for something to happen. A remarkable study in determination, the film is based on German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim's autobiography.
This authentic World War II drama made in 1981 is one of the finest (and highest grossing) in German cinema. Along with strong, believable cast performances among the inexperienced submarine crew, the real star of this military thriller is cinematographerJost Vacano. He brilliantly captures the sub's gritty, cramped quarters and its dense claustrophobic feeling with his camera closely following the crew as they wind their way throughout. Fighting for survival in the North Atlantic, the fearless captain played by Jurgen Prochnow leads epic battles-exciting scenes which fight the long, boring hours spent on a sub waiting for something to happen. A remarkable study in determination, the film is based on German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim's autobiography.
We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.
More details
