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- Das Boot (1981) George Orwell wrote in 1946, "The word Fascism has now no meaning except insofar as it signifies 'something not desirable.'" It's a rejoinder to linguistic laziness that divides the world into two types: Nazis, and everybody else.
- The Enemy Below (1957) "The Enemy Below" (1957) depicts a gripping back-and-forth naval battle in the South Atlantic during WWII between a U.S. destroyer and a German U-boat.
- The Abyss (1989) "The Abyss" is mostly an underwater habitat movie, similar to Barry Levinson's "Sphere." But James Cameron's far superior 1989 sci-fi thriller features submarines with windows, and that allows for the best underwater chase ever put to film.
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels have been made into exactly two classic films: "Patriot Games" in 1992 and "The Hunt for Red October" in 1990.
Mar 10, 2024 · Submarine movies use tight spaces to create tension and compelling stories akin to space movies. A small ensemble cast faces life-or-death decisions in claustrophobic settings, mirroring courtroom dramas.
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Oct 3, 2024 · The best submarine movies of all time plunge audiences into the claustrophobic, high-stakes world beneath the ocean's surface. From the creaking of metal hulls to the silent maneuvers of underwater warfare, these films deliver edge-of-your-seat suspense and breathtaking drama.
Das Boot. 1981 2h 29m. 8.4 (269K) Rate. 85 Metascore. A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. Director Wolfgang Petersen Stars Jürgen Prochnow Herbert Grönemeyer Klaus Wennemann. 2. The Enemy Below. 1957 1h 38m Approved.
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Das Boot (1981) R | 149 min | Drama, War. 8.4. Rate. 85 Metascore. A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch.
May 18, 2024 · The radar and electric boards, lightning, thigh-suffocating spaces, moments of crisis and despair, and breathable air running out — these are the hardships characters in submarine films must...
85 Metascore. A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. Director Wolfgang Petersen Stars Jürgen Prochnow Herbert Grönemeyer Klaus Wennemann.