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Offline BlueJ1

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« on: August 08, 2005, 10:52:21 AM »
Good way to start off the week. Turn on tv, and there is the opening credits to Das Boot.
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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2005, 11:33:20 AM »
Was it the directors cut? I have that on DVD and it was well worth the purchse. The film still holds up very well in all areas over the years.

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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2005, 11:55:29 AM »
Not sure.
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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2005, 12:22:15 PM »
It was ok, but it was no U-571. :D
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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2005, 01:21:52 PM »
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It was ok, but it was no U-571. :D


LOL!
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2005, 01:29:44 PM »
Thats gotta be tounge in cheek right?
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2005, 01:30:18 PM »
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It was ok, but it was no U-571. :D


How can you compete with the acting ability of Bon Jovi !
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2005, 01:37:03 PM »
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How can you compete with the acting ability of Bon Jovi !


Yeah he is a great actor, make Sean Connery look like a Hack.


Besides without this movie, Americans might doubt that we captured the enigma machine to break the codes!

The brits are always taking credit for our stuff.
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Offline Replicant

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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2005, 02:14:01 PM »
Did they show it in German with English subtitles?  Always adds to the realism.  Fantastic film!  BTW  The U-Boat used in Das Boot is about 5 miles from where I live in the Bavarian studios.  I keep meaning to go and check it out because, apparently, it's a full mock up!
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2005, 02:37:48 PM »
It's a loong waaay to Tipperaaaryyyyy...
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Offline BlueJ1

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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2005, 02:38:24 PM »
Yes German with english subtitles. Always adds to it when the Captian is on the tower running Gibraltar yealling "Sneil!" as shells explode around him.
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Offline rshubert

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« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2005, 02:58:25 PM »
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Did they show it in German with English subtitles?  Always adds to the realism.  Fantastic film!  BTW  The U-Boat used in Das Boot is about 5 miles from where I live in the Bavarian studios.  I keep meaning to go and check it out because, apparently, it's a full mock up!


If you're interested in seeing the real thing, we have the U-505 in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry.  A bit of a trip for you, though...
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2005, 03:11:42 PM »
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If you're interested in seeing the real thing, we have the U-505 in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry.  A bit of a trip for you, though...


That's a bit too far! ;)  

They have U-995, U-2540 in Germany, and U-534 back home in England (Birkenhead) which would be easier to get to.

Incidently, here's a link to U-96 mockup used in Das Boot.
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« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2005, 03:12:56 PM »
Is the U2540 one of the mark 21 boats?   That would be worth seeing.
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« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2005, 03:20:13 PM »
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Is the U2540 one of the mark 21 boats?   That would be worth seeing.


Yes it is.  See here and gallery here.  Sure looks a beaut!



Also, three more Mk21s in Hamburg.

Good U-Boat website here.
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