U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'(2023)
U-96, la véritable histoire de Das Boot
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' Synopsis
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 its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' (2023) is a documentary and history film directed by Raphaël Millet, released on August 24, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Friedrich Grade, Yves Buchheim, Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock and Günter Rohrbach. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Raphaël Millet
- Writers:
- Raphaël Millet
- Producers:
- Olivier Bohler, Christophe Camoirano
- Cinematographer:
- Raphaël Millet
- Production:
- Nocturnes Productions, Girelle Production, ECPAD, Phish Communications, OCS
- Status:
- Released
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Friedrich Grade
Friedrich Grade
as Self
- Yves Buchheim
Yves Buchheim
as Self
- Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock
Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock
as Self
Günter Rohrbach
as Self
- Daniel Schreiber
Daniel Schreiber
as Self
- Rajka Knipper
Rajka Knipper
as Self
- Gerrit Reichert
Gerrit Reichert
as Self
- Marc Braeuer
Marc Braeuer
as Self
- Luc Braeuer
Luc Braeuer
as Self
- Nicolas Férard
Nicolas Férard
as Self
- Sven Fermeling
Sven Fermeling
as Self
Jost Vacano
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Raphaël Millet, written by Raphaël Millet, produced by Olivier Bohler and Christophe Camoirano.
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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' online?
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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' (2023) is available to stream on GEO Television Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
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The main cast of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' (2023) includes Friedrich Grade, Yves Buchheim, Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock, Günter Rohrbach and Daniel Schreiber. The film was directed by Raphaël Millet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' released?
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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was released on August 24, 2023 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' worth watching?
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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' (2023) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.