Hindered by fog and a British destroyer, U-96 dashes at full speed through the storm-tossed North Atlantic in pursuit of a convoy being tracked by a sister U-boat.
Having been inside U-505 and modern subs, I appreciate how claustrophobic these scenes are and the amazing cinematography from one compartment to another. Also, the ship modeling and effects nearly 40 years later is timeless. You can’t duplicate it with CGI.
I had a wander about one in missouri, I could have stayed there all day, other half wasn't as fascinated. Had a wander many years back in a proper U-boat...... fascinating, dad and me were spellbound as he was a car mech, me an angry pixie wrestler. We loved every inch of the sub... But this..... fuck academy award. Oscar level or higher, This is how you make a war film
Something folks need to understand here - They weren't eager to attack a convoy for the sake of any victory, or the war effort. They were eager to get rid of their torpedoes, so they could get home.
We have one of these Engines from 1942 at work for emergency water supply. We use these valves for measuring temperatures anf more important to blow the cylinders before starting. I'm sorry, my englis is very bad. I hope You can understand what I mean.
I agree! When I first saw this film I was captivated at how beautifully it was made, and how suberb the actors were, likewise the scenes and script. I consider this to be the best film of its type.
+kosiak10851 It's explained a bit more in the mini-series - the Chief is always worried about their fuel consumption. The guy who says 'That wastes some fuel' is teasing him, so the Chief gets annoyed and he actually says 'Dumbass' or 'Stupid sow' in German, not 'lunatic' - incorrect subtitles!
I've seen video of Germany's Type 212A boats; if memory serves she has of course massive battery storage but also a hydrogen fuel cell which allows good submerged speed to clear the coast. The WWII Type XXI "Electroboat" had many modern features; streamlined hull, massive battery, automated loading. If Doenitz had brought them on even one year earlier... the war might've be greatly extended. Not won but... perhaps on balance to deal with the jeep carriers.
@Jan-Ola Ellingsen What are you talking about? This movie has a happy ending for the Americans too! Just kidding I know what you mean. If Hollywood had made this movie it would be shit.
As a British lad we learn of the second war from a British perspective. Films like this bring it home what is was like for German soldiers. Just Men following orders for the sake of there country. This film should be shown in British Schools.
Unfortunately the powers that be are set on eradicating history and heritage along with national identities in preparation for their one world population and government.
Yes, Dave66 is correct, but the original version is actually 5 1/2 hrs long; I own it on DVD, so I know. The six episodes were produced as a mini-series for West German television about 1980, before it was edited by Petersen and others to be released as a feature film.
@@brianforbes8325 the six episode version is the only one people should watch. There are important character related scenes that really pay off near the end. Very complicated and layered story, and it’s no big deal watching six episodes for today’s Netflix bingers.
It's indicator valves. They open them to make sure that the engine's runing on all cylinders. On large engines, you can't hear the difference if one cylinder is not fireing. They'r also using the valves to measure compression, and take cylinder diagrams
samanli2014 absoluty yes. But narvik is only 98 procent right. This is a movie. In reality you can see missfireing asap on the exhaust temperatur of the Cylinder. In reality nobody would do this in this moment. But this is a movie and this makes the moment a Bit more dramatic
Gotta love how in the beginning everyone is running back and forth while Lt. Werner is totally confused and doesn't know what's going on. Illustrates his outsider position subtly, but effectively.
Best film ever made about this subject. Martin Semmelrogge (II WO): "Nicht weit von hier. In 10 Stunden müssten wir dort sein" (Not far from here. We'll be there in 10 hours).
german movies are pretty realistic compared to american movies. if it ends bad, threre is no reason to FAKE things. In case of war would the american population remeber all the happy ends and fight brave? After two shoots and seeing the truth with the own eyes, how demoralized you would became?
@@ethanmcfarland8240 Yes and these are movies about the vietnam war which wasnt a great succes in american history. Thats why they didn't fake these movies and didnt do any of this patriotic sh*t
"Sharks and little Fish" written in 1954 by Wolfgang Ott is the German side while "Warfish" in 1966 by George Girder tells the American operations in the Pacific. Vastly different opponents; different conditions. Read both for comparison. Gato class was a speed boat on the surface with 18 to 22 knots while Type VII U-boat are 17 knots... with radar the Americans could track a convoy and do an "end run"... charge ahead and lie in wait. A lot of arguments about quality of Japanese sound gear and of course the British invented ASDIC.
When you watch the scenes of inside the u boat they are so realistic and claustrophobic you can almost smell the diesel and piss when you look inside Hollywood submarines they look as though they were filmed in the Hilton hotel
@snotfree Not at all! Your English is fine....thank you very much for the answer. So how did you come to have one of these engines from 1942? *Happy Easter by the way.
fun fact, politicians are always advised NOT to get below deck on submarines, especially when they're coming to port. when they still want to auxiliary staff have anti nausea pills ready.
To listen for problems with the bearings, and internal mechanisms,as they will produce unusual sounds if something is wrong. It provides a fast and easy way to locate trouble in engines, bearings, and other moving parts before too much damage is done.
Old mechanics trick, any well maintainted engine has a smooth regular sound comprised of hums and taps, which Johann as an experienced mechanic will be well accustomed to. Placing the metal rod against the engine block will transmit the running sound to his well atuned ear, and any unusual noises such as grinding, irregular or missed beats, or unfamiliar higher or lower pitched noises than usual will be signs that there is potentially a problem developing in the engine.
I've done that on my favorite 6 cylinders for lifter noise... diagnostics years ago required "The Force". As watch Steve McQueen in "The Sand Pebbles" where McQueen checks the lash of the main bearings with his hand on the main steam engine.. 😊
Correct ! You can't see if the engine is combusting cleanly and its difficult to hear too, so the flames are the best indicator. Clear blue flame = Clean combustion. Yellow flame means the combustion is awry or incomplete.
DerOberfeldwebel U open this indicater cocks for 2 reasons. First b4 starting the engine to make sure that there is no water on the top of the piston. SECOND: b4 you Do some measurement on the Cylinder to make sure that all carbon from the cock is removed. Than u install ur measurement Device. This here is a movie nice effect but in reality nobody would do this in this Moment.
Brilliant series, but I do find it irritating that different versions have different translations. Friends of mine who speak fluent German have often told me that they get a lot of words just plain wrong. It depends on when it's broadcast or who has translated a particular batch of DVD's.
I saw the movie version as a kid. Actors mouths moved in German, dubbing (sound) was English, but as I was in Mexico, the subtitles were in Spanish. I may have missed some of the subtleties...
The music itself should have got an academy award . The engine room scene when under full power !! Glorious !!
Fucking right, her sounds..... this is the best
I listen to the soundtrack at work a lot. You get shit done. It's a brilliant piece.
Sounds like cod 4 blackout
Having been inside U-505 and modern subs, I appreciate how claustrophobic these scenes are and the amazing cinematography from one compartment to another. Also, the ship modeling and effects nearly 40 years later is timeless. You can’t duplicate it with CGI.
I had a wander about one in missouri, I could have stayed there all day, other half wasn't as fascinated. Had a wander many years back in a proper U-boat...... fascinating, dad and me were spellbound as he was a car mech, me an angry pixie wrestler.
We loved every inch of the sub...
But this..... fuck academy award. Oscar level or higher, This is how you make a war film
One of the finest films of any genre that has ever been produced. The cast and crew should be very proud.
By far the best authentic war atmosphere film, and truly "anti-war" (so many paradox, so many "black humor") - amazing film!
Something folks need to understand here - They weren't eager to attack a convoy for the sake of any victory, or the war effort. They were eager to get rid of their torpedoes, so they could get home.
Downfall is well worth a watch.
Any movie is anti war if it’s realistic enough
*any war movie that is*
@@aaroncabaniss2211 very true. War is shit. Getting far away from people that we Love and kill eachother, the worst of Human Race
We have one of these Engines from 1942 at work for emergency water supply. We use these valves for measuring temperatures anf more important to blow the cylinders before starting.
I'm sorry, my englis is very bad. I hope You can understand what I mean.
Amazing engine. This is German diesel engine, very strong and High quality keep it Oil and working.
Your English is perfectly decent and your information is very helpful.
Nothing wrong with your English 👍 - it’s better than my German 🤣
You're lucky! From what I understand it's a reliable engine!
Are they bleeding out air in the system?
one of the best movies ever made,,to show the german side of the atlantic war,,,
I agree!
When I first saw this film I was captivated at how beautifully it was made, and how suberb the actors were, likewise the scenes and script.
I consider this to be the best film of its type.
One of the best war movies ever.
yeah it is the best
My best guess is that U-32 was the one being depth charged. They were literally hearing Berthold die. that's why he didn't report
Grim
*checks Wiki* yup, that must’ve been it. Chilling.
Depth charge technology developed fast and really turned the tide
Must have been scary in one of those tin coffins
No sailors ever showed more skill, determination, and guts than the u-boot crews. What a shit assignment.
-Isn't that a good time to waste some fuel?
-lunatic.
I will never understand the meaning of this, no matter how many times I watched the full movie.
+kosiak10851 It's explained a bit more in the mini-series - the Chief is always worried about their fuel consumption. The guy who says 'That wastes some fuel' is teasing him, so the Chief gets annoyed and he actually says 'Dumbass' or 'Stupid sow' in German, not 'lunatic' - incorrect subtitles!
I've seen video of Germany's Type 212A boats; if memory serves she has of course massive battery storage but also a hydrogen fuel cell which allows good submerged speed to clear the coast. The WWII Type XXI "Electroboat" had many modern features; streamlined hull, massive battery, automated loading. If Doenitz had brought them on even one year earlier... the war might've be greatly extended. Not won but... perhaps on balance to deal with the jeep carriers.
it could also stay submerged almost permanently
I like how the captain first swears at the weather and spits at it
Ein zeitloser Klassiker der Film. Und meiner Ansicht nach einer der qualitativ und cineastisch am besten gedrehter deutscher Film.
The way U96 cuts through the waves with its cloak and charges forward is really cool. I believe Das Boot is the best submarine warfare movie
The masters mailbox is everything ! We cant not fix it!
A million times better than the one that's been shown on Sky in the last two years.
@Jan-Ola Ellingsen What are you talking about? This movie has a happy ending for the Americans too! Just kidding I know what you mean. If Hollywood had made this movie it would be shit.
the action music really got my heart going! amazing dramatic stuff!!!!
Best naval warfilm ever. . .
A god damn Masterpiece. You can cut the tension with a knife
My favorite submarine movie too.
As a British lad we learn of the second war from a British perspective. Films like this bring it home what is was like for German soldiers. Just Men following orders for the sake of there country. This film should be shown in British Schools.
Unfortunately the powers that be are set on eradicating history and heritage along with national identities in preparation for their one world population and government.
The winning side esp American always portrays thing's very differently
The full version of Das Boot is about 5 hours long. The six episode German version with English subs is available for the hardcore fans.
Are you sure?... Uncut, i ve Seen it almost 3 hrs. (Its lasting)
@@Franz_Donnermann The six episodes average 51 minutes each. The edited movie release was 2hr 29min.
Dave66 do you know which website to watch?
Yes, Dave66 is correct, but the original version is actually 5 1/2 hrs long; I own it on DVD, so I know. The six episodes were produced as a mini-series for West German television about 1980, before it was edited by Petersen and others to be released as a feature film.
@@brianforbes8325 the six episode version is the only one people should watch. There are important character related scenes that really pay off near the end. Very complicated and layered story, and it’s no big deal watching six episodes for today’s Netflix bingers.
It's indicator valves. They open them to make sure that the engine's runing on all cylinders. On large engines, you can't hear the difference if one cylinder is not fireing. They'r also using the valves to measure compression, and take cylinder diagrams
narvik01 Do they do this with modern Diesel engines?
samanli2014 absoluty yes. But narvik is only 98 procent right. This is a movie. In reality you can see missfireing asap on the exhaust temperatur of the Cylinder. In reality nobody would do this in this moment. But this is a movie and this makes the moment a Bit more dramatic
1.45, 7.10 - the best promotion to German mechanic staff and engineers.
Gotta love how in the beginning everyone is running back and forth while Lt. Werner is totally confused and doesn't know what's going on. Illustrates his outsider position subtly, but effectively.
Yeah, I think he sort of represents the audience.
@@b43xoit he does. he is the way through which the audience can understand the basics of uboats functioning and tactics
And earl weygandt - ALBERT ESTEIN! TOP PAINTINGS!
Best submarine movie ever
I went to 32 years. 18 as Master of a 1000 foot container vessel. This movie is the best!
I saw this in the theater. Great.
played this on my 2 week sailing trip a few days ago.. Das Boot soundtrack gotta be played at least once. :D
This was brilliant - I loved it to bits. So real!
7:42 :D Kickt der den Alten um...
These are dive boats - not submarines. This vessel was nothing but a stealth boat to attack convoys. No glory and all misery.
Thank you for uploading this! I love the Director's Cut version of this scene!
Abtauchen!!! Jawoll Herr Kaleun 🇩🇪🤗🙋♀️😎
Best film ever made about this subject. Martin Semmelrogge (II WO): "Nicht weit von hier. In 10 Stunden müssten wir dort sein" (Not far from here. We'll be there in 10 hours).
Thanks for the explanation. I find such engines to be fascinating.
7:43 Boatmaster gets a headkick :D
german movies are pretty realistic compared to american movies. if it ends bad, threre is no reason to FAKE things.
In case of war would the american population remeber all the happy ends and fight brave?
After two shoots and seeing the truth with the own eyes, how demoralized you would became?
HomoEconomicusX ah yes, the two places in the world, Germany and the us
why are you so obsessed with Americans anyway lmao
You do realize some of the best movies in American cinema are apocalypse now and full metal jacket right? Antiwar films
@@ethanmcfarland8240 I guess German WW2 movies are quite like American Vietnam movies, in terms of overall feel. For much the same reasons.
@@ethanmcfarland8240 Yes and these are movies about the vietnam war which wasnt a great succes in american history.
Thats why they didn't fake these movies and didnt do any of this patriotic sh*t
Loah beat the image of the masters MAIL box!
Cuz josh brewer weygandt loves that song!
Cool! Thanks for explaining that.
great soundtrack also, had the cassette back in the 80s, cd with the dvd.,
"Sharks and little Fish" written in 1954 by Wolfgang Ott is the German side while "Warfish" in 1966 by George Girder tells the American operations in the Pacific. Vastly different opponents; different conditions. Read both for comparison. Gato class was a speed boat on the surface with 18 to 22 knots while Type VII U-boat are 17 knots... with radar the Americans could track a convoy and do an "end run"... charge ahead and lie in wait. A lot of arguments about quality of Japanese sound gear and of course the British invented ASDIC.
Yeah, the German torpedoes worked, the American ones didn't.
Wayne baileyssssss are combination of esau and jacob!
Horrible, magnificent machines!
Lo ritengo l'unico film sui sommergibili..di una autenticità ineguagliabile..e poi nella lingua madre ha un fascino..
Wolfgang Peterson classic work.
the film is as solid as the uboat
That drum
7:43 rip hat
Beste deutsche Filme 🎥
7:42 guy gets kick in the head
When you watch the scenes of inside the u boat they are so realistic and claustrophobic you can almost smell the diesel and piss when you look inside Hollywood submarines they look as though they were filmed in the Hilton hotel
Da oben, hört man jeden Furz!!!
Truly a great horror film. Horror seen on the faces horror based on fact.
German U-boat mariners... highest death rate in WWII. No chance against Allies. Brave , but ultimately overmatched.
Great movie though.
@Jan-Ola Ellingsen just like the movie..kriegmarine have no sympati Bt they do for tfatherland
Allies had radars .
Germany not it.
7:43 what a scene!
ZER-STRO-AAAAAA!
R.I.P. German Sub.
3:14 >sound. Keep that in mind and you will make it.
That's the E-motor(or propeller) noise! Das Boot has so many details.
Rip Wolfgang
La mejor película de los U, lobos de mar
Came here once again after finishing Greyhound
I've seen all the trailers for Greyhound it looks good
Yes indeed@@clearcreek69
"Zehn Stunden müssten wir dort sein..." Auf dem Atlantik mal so um die Ecke...
@finfred Yes I know. We use to do it on our diesel locomotives if they have been sitting for a while. GM-EMD engines... :-)
William carson the III
Fun fact: the real boat U 32 was already sunk in 1940. (1 year before this movie plays) and it was never commanded by a Kaleun namend Berthold
they should remake this piece of art i'd pay money
Why? Seems like they did it right the first time.
We don't need remakes of movies done this well.
That 's the music I play in War Thunder when I play the Maus.
hunting and finding enemy....
He's not joshua he's ALOAH!
@snotfree Not at all! Your English is fine....thank you very much for the answer. So how did you come to have one of these engines from 1942? *Happy Easter by the way.
Auftauchen!!!! Huch 😳
Das Boot steigt 🙋👍🙄
Watch the TV series instead of the cinema version or directors cut. You won't regret it
What that tv serie name?
Numpueng Mint das boot the original mini series is what I got on Dvd
Teresa Sch definitely the tv series is way better
WILLIAM CARSON THE III
Keep pressing Number 9 on your keyboard to give the Boatmaster a serious headache! :D
It's a film!!
Aloahs still not paying for it but worshiping it! Masters mail box! Take out of aloahs money master
As a native german, the subtitles are kind of meee
finding enemy....best war movie,,
WAYNE BAILEYS DANIEL IS GOD!
King of england beat top American British masters mail box forever! Possed by heaven he think he's possed by himself could be!
Tolongfilmdasbooddibuatfullmovieterimakasih.
check out the enemy below...robert mitchum...sub isnt as detailed as das boat but still a good flick
German U-boat in Enemy Below was a studio
@@paulherlihy9290 yeah i know but its still a good film
What a wonderful sequence. This was butchered on the theatrical version, no?
@JustPhilNY What makes it different than the original? There are so many versions of this movie that I can never tell which one I'm seeing.
how do you know this? thanks for the info, never knew that.
Image the smell...
Smell-O-Vision needed
impossible
The coolest room on a u boat would be 32 degrees, 3 months at sea and no showers. Grim.
You get stinky slowly and get used to it. Lol
fun fact, politicians are always advised NOT to get below deck on submarines, especially when they're coming to port. when they still want to auxiliary staff have anti nausea pills ready.
I don't understand why they wasted one torpedo for ship which was nearly drown?
"Fangschuß" means to put something over the edge. It is a finishing shot. The term is known from hunting
❤️🧡💛💜💙💚
7:00 why is he listening the engine trough some kind of stethoscope?
To listen for problems with the bearings, and internal mechanisms,as they will produce unusual sounds if something is wrong. It provides a fast and easy way to locate trouble in engines, bearings, and other moving parts before too much damage is done.
Old mechanics trick, any well maintainted engine has a smooth regular sound comprised of hums and taps, which Johann as an experienced mechanic will be well accustomed to. Placing the metal rod against the engine block will transmit the running sound to his well atuned ear, and any unusual noises such as grinding, irregular or missed beats, or unfamiliar higher or lower pitched noises than usual will be signs that there is potentially a problem developing in the engine.
I've done that on my favorite 6 cylinders for lifter noise... diagnostics years ago required "The Force". As watch Steve McQueen in "The Sand Pebbles" where McQueen checks the lash of the main bearings with his hand on the main steam engine.. 😊
KENNETH MISIENHAMMERS DADS JUSTIN CARDWELL JIM BEAN! In whoes presence MIKE DOUBT OVER ALL!
@narvik01 So....the reason for the venting of the blue gas on the uboat desiels?
To check the combustion in each cylinder maybe?
Correct ! You can't see if the engine is combusting cleanly and its difficult to hear too, so the flames are the best indicator. Clear blue flame = Clean combustion. Yellow flame means the combustion is awry or incomplete.
DerOberfeldwebel U open this indicater cocks for 2 reasons. First b4 starting the engine to make sure that there is no water on the top of the piston. SECOND: b4 you Do some measurement on the Cylinder to make sure that all carbon from the cock is removed. Than u install ur measurement Device. This here is a movie nice effect but in reality nobody would do this in this Moment.
WAYNE BAILEY ACROSS KENNETH MYSEINHAMMER TOP STRONGEST HORSES!
Brilliant series, but I do find it irritating that different versions have different translations.
Friends of mine who speak fluent German have often told me that they get a lot of words just plain wrong.
It depends on when it's broadcast or who has translated a particular batch of DVD's.
Translators into English should just check what the actors say in the English version of the soundtrack.
I saw the movie version as a kid. Actors mouths moved in German, dubbing (sound) was English, but as I was in Mexico, the subtitles were in Spanish.
I may have missed some of the subtleties...
One of my top 3 movies scenes is when The Grey Wolves burn down an Anglo-Saxon(international bankers) destroyer
great Britain London king of england beat the masters of masters mailbox!