Das Boot
“When the hunters become the hunted.”
Series Overview
Based on an autobiographical novel by German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim, Das Boot follows the lives of a fearless U-Boat captain (Jurgen Prochnow) and his inexperienced crew as they patrol the Atlantic and Mediterranean in search of Allied vessels, taking turns as hunter and prey.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
52 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Sun, Feb 24, 1985
Wolfgang PetersenLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “In the Homeland”
The submarine is heavily damaged, lying on the ocean floor in a depth of 280 meters. Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, the crew starts with repair work and dares an attempt to emerge. After tormented tension the U 96 finally breaks off from the ocean floor.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jürgen Prochnow
Der Alte
Herbert Grönemeyer
Leutnant Werner
Klaus Wennemann
Leitender Ingenieur
Hubertus Bengsch
Erster Wachoffizier
Martin Semmelrogge
Zweiter Wachoffizier
Bernd Tauber
Obersteuermann
Erwin Leder
Obermaschinist Johann
Martin May
Fähnrich Ullmann
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Bootsmann Lamprecht
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
Dieselheizer Ario
Jan Fedder
Bootsmaat Pilgrim
Heinz Hoenig
Funkmaat Hinrich
Ralf Richter
Frenssen
Oliver Stritzel
Schwalle
Lutz Schnell
Dufte
Otto Sander
Kapitänleutnant Philipp
Günter Lamprecht
Kapitän des Versorgungsschiffs "Weser"
Rita Cadillac
Monique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen, Lothar-Günther Buchheim, Dean Riesner
Jost Vacano
Hannes Nikel
Edward R. Pressman, John W. Hyde, Mark Damon Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Petersen
Screenplay
Hannes Nikel
Editor
Wolfgang Petersen
Director
Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Screenplay
Dean Riesner
Screenplay
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Boot
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What is Das Boot about?
Based on an autobiographical novel by German World War II photographer Lothar-Guenther Buchheim, Das Boot follows the lives of a fearless U-Boat captain (Jurgen Prochnow) and his inexperienced crew as they patrol the Atlantic and Mediterranean in search of Allied vessels, taking turns as hunter and prey.
How many seasons does Das Boot have?
Das Boot comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Das Boot?
Key cast members in Das Boot include Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch, Martin Semmelrogge.
Who created or directed Das Boot?
Das Boot was developed and directed by Wolfgang Petersen.