Das Boot

When the hunters become the hunted.

★ 8.6 /10 145 votes

February 24, 1985 - March 31, 1985 1 Season 6 Episodes 52 min Ended

Drama War & Politics

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1985 • 6 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Wolfgang Petersen
                                

                                    Network
                                    Das Erste
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    DE
                                

                                    Country
                                    Germany
                                

Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Das Boot about?

How many seasons does Das Boot have?

Das Boot has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Das Boot premiere?

Das Boot premiered on February 24, 1985.

Is Das Boot still running?

No, Das Boot has ended. The final episode aired on March 31, 1985.

Where can I watch Das Boot?

Das Boot originally aired on Das Erste. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Das Boot?

Das Boot was created by Wolfgang Petersen.

What is the rating of Das Boot?

Das Boot has a rating of 8.6/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Das Boot?

Das Boot is classified as Drama, War & Politics.