The U-571 submarine appears in this film, but the plot was based on the real story of the British capture of the U-110 submarine, on board of which the Enigma cryptographic machine and encryption keys were found. The submarine, indicated in the first line of this article, sailed for the first time in May 1941. Over 11 campaigns destroyed 5 ships. U-571 sank along with the entire crew after being attacked by the Sunderland Royal Australian Air Force.
General movie info
U-571 Submarine is an artwork directed by Jonathan Mostow, released on April 17, 2000. The 116-minute film was created in collaboration with American and French filmmakers. A military action movie with a budget of $ 62 million earned $ 72 million in worldwide film distribution, of which 876,000 were collected in Russia. In the United States, this film was watched by 14.3 million viewers.
Actors of the film U-571 Submarine: Bill Paxton, John Bon Jovi, Thomas Kretschman, Harvey Keitel, David Keith. The protagonist of this tape, officer Andrew Tyler, was performed by actor Matthew McConaughey. The film is included in the age category of viewing 16+. The music for the film was written by composer Richard Marvin. The shooting of this project was carried out in Russia, Italy, the USA, and Malta in the period from January 25 to May 30, 1999. Film distribution in Russia was handled by West.
Plot
The commander of the American submarine S-55 and his crew were ordered to get to the German distress submarine U-571, sending out a distress signal, crumpled by depth charges to capture it. The Americans, on their submarine camouflaged as a German submarine, get to the designated place and carry out the order. Meanwhile, another German submarine attacks the American and puts it to the bottom. The crew of S-55, which was at that time aboard the captured submarine, had no choice but to try to put it into action and get on this ship to the coast of England.
Interesting Facts
- This submarine S-33 has served the whole war. It was written off in 1946.
- That German boat, which in the story made an attack on the S-33, actually could not do this, since torpedo tubes were not installed on it.
- It is known that a submarine during the Second World War, while under water, was not able to destroy a ship of the same type with torpedoes.
- German soldiers did not shoot sailors fleeing a sinking ship, as was shown in the movie U-571 Submarine, as this was strictly punished.
Actors
Matthew McConaughey vividly and expressively proved himself as Lieutenant Andrew Tyler. Matthew McConaughey is an American film actor born in 1969. The track record of a native of the Texas city of Uvald has 180 cinematographic works, including roles in such well-known feature films as Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club, Contact, and the series True Detective, At the Bottom. Matthew first appeared on the screens in 1987, playing Larry in the series "Unsolved Mysteries." Matthew McConaughey at the time of writing is 48 years old. By the sign of the zodiac he is Scorpio. Married to Camille Alves.
Harvey Keitel is an actor and producer with American citizenship. A native of the New York suburb of Brooklyn has played in more than 200 films, including such popular films as “Reservoir Dogs”, “Piano”, “Red Dragon”, “Taxi Driver”. He also starred in the rating series Life on Mars and Amazing Stories.
Harvey Keitel of Jewish descent. His parents, who worked in a soft drink shop, moved to the United States from Poland. In his youth he served in the Marine Corps. Winner of the Academy Award in the category "Best Actor in a Supporting Role". Married to actress and screenwriter Daphne Castner.
Actor Bill Paxton in the film about the U-571 submarine played Lieutenant Michael Dolgren. Bill Paxton is a filmman from the USA. In professional luggage of a native of the town of Fort Worth, 153 cinematic works. His characters can be seen in the following feature films: "The Edge of the Future", "Triumph", "True Lies." Among the series with his participation, it is worth noting: "Fraser", "Saturday Night Live", "Tales from the Crypt." Bill Paxton is 61 years old at this time. He is a Sagittarius. Married to Louise Newbury. The father of two children.
In the end, it is worth noting that the painting “U-571 Submarine” received a gold Oscar statuette in 2001 in the nomination “Best Sound Editing”.