U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
Aug 24, 2023 · 1h 10m
Director
Raphaël MilletOverview
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.
Cast of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
Friedrich GradeSelf- Yves BuchheimSelf
- Enrique Lehmann-WillenbrockSelf
Günter RohrbachSelf- Daniel SchreiberSelf
- Rajka KnipperSelf
- Gerrit ReichertSelf
- Marc BraeuerSelf
- Luc BraeuerSelf
- Nicolas FérardSelf
- Sven FermelingSelf
Jost VacanoSelf
Wolfgang PetersenSelf (archive footage)
Jürgen ProchnowSelf (archive footage)
Crew of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
About U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
What is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' about?
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…
When was U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' released?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was released on August 24, 2023.
How long is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who directed U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was directed by Raphaël Millet.
Who is in the cast of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
The cast of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' includes Friedrich Grade (Self), Yves Buchheim (Self), Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock (Self), Günter Rohrbach (Self) and Daniel Schreiber (Self).