Das Boot /
Follows the patrol of the U-96, one of the famed German U-boats known as the "Gray Wolves" that sought to harass and destroy British ships during World War II. Portrays the crew as they struggle to maintain their professionalism as soldiers while trying to understand and obey the ideology...
| Uniform Title: | Boot (Motion picture). |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , , , |
| Other Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | German English |
| Language Notes: | In German with optional soundtrack in English (Dolby surround); optional subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai. Closed-captioned. |
| Published: |
Culver City, Calif. :
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment,
[2003]
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| Edition: | Director's cut. |
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| Summary: | Follows the patrol of the U-96, one of the famed German U-boats known as the "Gray Wolves" that sought to harass and destroy British ships during World War II. Portrays the crew as they struggle to maintain their professionalism as soldiers while trying to understand and obey the ideology of the German government which they served. |
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| Item Description: | Based on the novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim. Originally released as motion picture in 1981. Widescreen presentation; aspect ratio: 1.85:1 A foreign film (West Germany). Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (210 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD; DTS, Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: R. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Jost Vacano ; film editor, Hannes Nikel ; music, Klaus Doldinger. |
| ISBN: | 1404930795 |