1981 Drama Film 'Das Boot' Ranked Among ‘Best Movies of All Time,’ Became an International Hit

The 1981 German war drama Das Boot continues to make waves decades after its release, now officially ranked among the “best ...
Moviefone

U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'

The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Camerimage: ‘Das Boot’ Cinematographer Jost Vacano to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievement

He received an Oscar nomination for Wolfgang Petersen's submarine classic and enjoyed a two-decade collaboration with Paul Verhoeven. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor German cinematographer Jost Vacano ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Wolfgang Petersen, German Commander of ‘Das Boot,’ Dies at 81

After writing and directing the antiwar classic, he helmed 'Air Force One,' 'In the Line of Fire,' 'Outbreak' and 'The Perfect Storm' in Hollywood. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Petersen ...
Moviefone

Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story - Full Cast and Crew

For two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all.
Variety

‘Das Boot’ Sets Course for Overseas Success

When Bavaria Fiction executive producer Moritz Polter looks out at the company’s backlot from his office window, he can see the original sets built for “Das Boot,” the classic 1981 movie set in the ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Wolfgang Petersen, filmmaker behind ‘Das Boot,’ ‘The Perfect Storm,’ dies at 81

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