U-571

Director: Jonathan Mostow Jonathan Mostow

Overview

In this World War II action thriller, American reconnaissance agents learn that a German submarine is sinking. The doomed ship carries an Enigma Machine, a special coding device that allows high-level Axis forces to send messages that can't be read without a similar encryption mechanism. Obtaining a working Enigma device would be invaluable for the Allied war effort, so a U.S. sub is sent out to rescue the machine. However, German forces have already picked up the sub's distress signal and are en route to rescue their comrades. U-571 features a distinguished cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/05/2021
UPC:	0683904549754
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Nbc Universal
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:57:00
Sales rank:	15,459

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Matthew McConaughey	Lt. Andrew Tyler
Bill Paxton	Lt. Cdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitel	Chief Klough
Jon Bon Jovi	Lt. Pete Emmett,Actor
Jake Weber	Lt. Hirsch
David Keith	Maj. Coonan
Dave Power	Tank
Derk Cheetwood	Griggs
Matthew Settle	Ens. Larson
Erik Palladino	Mazzola
Thomas Kretschmann	Kapitanlieutenant Wassner
Jack Noseworthy	Wentz
Thomas Guiry	Trigger,Trigger
Will Estes	Rabbit
Rebecca Tilney	Mrs. Dahlgren
Carolyna De Laurentiis	Prudence Dahlgren,Louise Dahlgren
Burnell Tucker	Admiral Duke
Rob Allyn	Ensign
Carsten Voigt	German Chief
Gunther Wuerger	Kohl
Oliver Stokowski	German E-Chief
Arnd Klawitter	German Hydrophone Operator
Kai Maurer	German Planesman
Robert Lahoda	German Engineer
Peter Stark	German Lookout
Erich Redman	German Bosun
William John Evans	Marine Sergeant
Robin Askwith	British Seaman
Jasper Wood	Petty Officer
Martin Glade	Gunner Officer
Oliver Osthus	Depth Charge Officer
Cpl. John William Falconer	Other Sergeant,Other Sergeant
Cpl. Cory Glen Mathews	Other Sergeant,Other Sergeant
Valentina Adreatini	Mrs. Larson
Dave Power Mate	Actor
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson	Steward Eddie Carson
Gunter Würger	Lt. Kohn
Valentina Ardeatini	Mrs. Peggy Larson
Norman Campbell Rees	Military Police Sergeant
Richard Marvin	Composer

Technical Credits

Jonathan Mostow

David Ayer

Sam Montgomery

Jonathan Mostow	Director,Screenwriter
David Ayer	Screenwriter
Sam Montgomery	Screenwriter
Martha De Laurentiis	Producer,Producer
Allen Hall	Special Effects
Carol Lewis	Casting
Hal Lieberman	Executive Producer,Producer
Henric Nieminen	Special Effects
Pat Romano	Stunts,Special Effects
Alan Collis	Producer
Victor Abbene	Special Effects
Petra Bach	Sound Effects
Don Banks	Sound Effects
Gary Coppola	Sound Effects
Keith Bilderbeck	Sound Effects
Andrea Dallimonti	Sound Effects
Alessandro Borgese	Stunts
Jan Aaris	Special Effects
Hank Amos	Stunts
Glen Gustafson	Special Effects
Arnaud Peiny	Special Effects
David Borg	Special Effects
Frederick Buhagiar	Special Effects
Massimo Cardajoli	Special Effects
Cristofer Parente	Special Effects
Stefano Corridori	Special Effects
Ivan Sharrock	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Writer-director Jonathan Mostow follows up his impressive work on the underrated thriller Breakdown (1997) by creating this gripping, pulse-pounding World War II submarine adventure. While the movie's sparse character development is limited to its square-jawed, all-American lead (Matthew McConaughey), and some supporting players (portrayed by Jon Bon Jovi and David Keith virtually disappear from the story), U-571 is a rip-roaring war picture. Mostow's script and direction while sometimes recycled, keep tension appropriately high, the film's performances are surprisingly acceptible, and every aspect of the production -- from model work to costumes -- lends an air of scrupulous authenticity. The blitz-style tapestry of sound created by Johnny Johnson has to be singled out as one of the year's finest examples of that specific art form. Although barely making a profit on its budget and inspiring political enmity in the United Kingdom for its transformation of real-life British heroes into Americans, U-571 is another solid, fast-paced B-picture for Mostow and an artistic success.