Das Boot(1985)
When the hunters become the hunted.
Das Boot Synopsis
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.
Das Boot (1985) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on February 24, 1985, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann and Hubertus Bengsch. Viewers rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 170 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1985-02-24
- Last aired:
- 1985-03-31
- Producers:
- Edward R. Pressman, John W. Hyde, Mark Damon Johnson
Das Boot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jürgen Prochnow
as Der Alte
Herbert Grönemeyer
as Leutnant Werner
Klaus Wennemann
as Leitender Ingenieur
Hubertus Bengsch
as Erster Wachoffizier
Martin Semmelrogge
as Zweiter Wachoffizier
Bernd Tauber
as Obersteuermann
Erwin Leder
as Obermaschinist Johann
Martin May
as Fähnrich Ullmann
Uwe Ochsenknecht
as Bootsmann Lamprecht
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
as Dieselheizer Ario
Jan Fedder
as Bootsmaat Pilgrim
Heinz Hoenig
as Funkmaat Hinrich
Key crew
Executive produced by Edward R. Pressman, John W. Hyde and Mark Damon Johnson.
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Das Boot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.6/10 from 170 ratings.
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Das Boot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Das Boot?
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Das Boot (1985) is available to stream on ARD Plus Amazon channel , with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Das Boot are there?
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Das Boot has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 24, 1985.
Is Das Boot still running?
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No. Das Boot is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 31, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Das Boot?
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Das Boot (1985) stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch and Martin Semmelrogge. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Das Boot any good?
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Das Boot (1985) is rated 8.6 out of 10 from 170 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.