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U-571
“Heroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times.”
6.5 / 10• 2000• 1h 56m•PG-13• English
WarActionAdventure
Storyline
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
Cast & Crew
Matthew McConaughey
Lt. Andrew Tyler
Lead
Bill Paxton
Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitel
CPO Henry Klough
Jon Bon Jovi
Lt. Pete Emmett
David Keith
Maj. Matthew Coonen
Thomas Kretschmann
Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
Jake Weber
Lt. Hirsch
Jack Noseworthy
Bill Wentz
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Mostow's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. U-571 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
