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What is the movie U-571 about?
When a German U-571 submarine with a sophisticated encryption machine onboard is sunk during a World War II battle at sea, the Allies send an American Navy force led by Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) to retrieve it for study. Boarding the German ship, the Americans’ cover as a rescue force is quickly blown. Forced to take the crew hostage, the Americans lay their explosives and prepare to destroy the German vessel before the Nazis can send naval backup.U-571 / Film synopsis
How was 571 filmed?
U-571 was filmed in the Mediterranean, near Rome and Malta. Footage, sets and models from the movie have been reused for other productions, including Submerged, depicting the loss of USS Sailfish, and the fictional Ghostboat. A non-diving replica of the US submarine S-33 is located in Grand Harbour, Valletta.
What happened to U-257 U-boat?
While closing on convoy HX 209, U-257 was attacked by an aircraft which dropped six bombs. The U-boat suffered such severe damage it had to return to base. 16.05 hrs, Bay of Biscay, outbound: while proceeding in company with U-600 and U-615 U-257 was strafed by a British Whitley bomber (10 OTU RAF/P, pilot P/O Orr), wounding one man.
Who are the actors in the movie U-571?
U-571 is a 2000 submarine film directed by Jonathan Mostow from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sam Montgomery and David Ayer. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, Bill Paxton, Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Weber and Matthew Settle.
What happened to the crew of the U-571?
The submarine then dives beneath the German destroyer, which begins to drop depth charges. U-571’s Kapitänleutnant Wassner escapes captivity, and kills one of Tyler’s crew, but he is subdued before he can sabotage the engines.
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