Alfa Tau!
Synopsis
The submarine Enrico Toti returns to its base at the end of a mission. After a brief leave, the crew members, who have embraced their families, return to sea. They encounter a British submarine, HMS Triad, ram it, and sink it. The main character in the film was actually a submarine commander: Lieutenant Commander Bruno Zelich, who would die shortly after filming while commanding the submarine Sciré.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco De Robertis
- Original Title
- Alfa Tau!
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Francesco De Robertis
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What is Alfa Tau! about?
The submarine Enrico Toti returns to its base at the end of a mission. After a brief leave, the crew members, who have embraced their families, return to sea. They encounter a British submarine, HMS Triad, ram it, and sink it. The main character in the film was actually a submarine commander: Lieutenant Commander Bruno Zelich, who would die shortly after filming while commanding the submarine Sciré.
Who directed Alfa Tau!?
Alfa Tau! was directed by Francesco De Robertis.
Who stars in Alfa Tau!?
The principal cast of Alfa Tau! includes Giuseppe Addobbati.
When was Alfa Tau! released and how long is it?
Alfa Tau! was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.