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U-Boat, Course West!
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U-Boat, Course West!

1941-05-09 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

War

This Nazi propaganda film follows the exploits of a German submarine as it prowls the North Atlantic.

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Directors
Günther Rittau
Production companies
UFA
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Herbert WilkHerbert WilkKapitänleutnant Hoffmeister
Heinz EngelmannHeinz EngelmannOlt. zur See Wiegand
Joachim BrenneckeLt. zur See v. Benedict
Wilhelm BorchertOlt. Griesbach
Carsta LöckCarsta LöckMerk
Willi RoseWilli RoseMatr. Fliepusch
Ilse WernerIlse WernerIrene Winterfeld
Karl JohnKarl JohnMatrosenobergefreiter Drewitz
Agnes WindeckAgnes WindeckFrau von Benedikt
Hans MierendorffHans MierendorffVater Griesbach
Claire ReigbertFrau Hahn
Herbert WeißbachOber

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