Film "Das Boot" Best Version

RustySubmarine · 03-28-13, 12:11 PM

I have quite a few versions of the film "Das Boot" both in English and German with subtitles. But the best one in my opinion is the Digitally Re-mastered , Original Uncut Version of the 6 part Mini Series presented as One complete feature length uncut version. running time 4hrs 48 mins. (English speaking). Also got the same version, German speaking with English subtitles, which can be turned off. I play this sometimes, but not understanding German, I can't pick up most of the dialogue, but it seems more realistic in one sense.

I watch this film about once every three months, which I never seem to tire of. It sparks up some enthusiasm to playing SH3. Must have seen it over 100 times since it's release. Best ever Submarine film ever made. Might watch it again tonight, yes I think I will!

Johnfb · 03-28-13, 12:14 PM

Just bought the blu ray version.... Now have three versions and a version on my hard drive....how sad is that?
Anyway, the blu ray is cool

RustySubmarine · 03-28-13, 12:18 PM

I too have got the Blue Ray version as well, got this one last year and it is better than the standard version.

DesertGhost · 03-28-13, 12:22 PM

I ordered the (Original) Uncut Version a few days ago. Still waiting for it to arrive but can't wait to see this awesome movie again!

ninja turtle · 03-28-13, 02:52 PM

Hey guys

I have "Das Boot" on video (what's a video?

) and was contemplating replacing it for a DVD so this was a useful thread. Is a Blu Ray version worth the extra pennies as it's pre-Blu Ray?

RustySubmarine · 03-28-13, 07:24 PM

The Blue Ray version is the Directors Cut version and doesn't cover the whole feature length of the Mini Series Version. which is the best version of all. As far as quality is concerned the Blue Ray version is not that much better. Take my advice and go for the Full Length Min Series. You can order it from Amazon for about £8 now I think. Just watched it again tonight and I enjoyed it just as much as I have always done. This film must rate as one of the best war films ever made.

ninja turtle · 03-28-13, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

The Blue Ray version is the Directors Cut version and doesn't cover the whole feature length of the Mini Series Vetvrsion. which is the best version of all. As far as quality is concerned the Blue Ray version is not that much better. Take my advice and go for the Full Length Min Series. You can order it from Amazon for about £8 now I think. Just watched it again tonight and I enjoyed it just as much as I have always done. This film must rate as one of the best war films ever made.

I'll go by your recommendation

Sailor Steve · 03-28-13, 07:53 PM

Yes, the nearly-five-hour "Uncut" version is the one to see. I have all three versions and that's the only one I ever watch.

ninja turtle · 03-28-13, 08:05 PM

I'm just looking on amazon and I'm a bit confused which version is the one to watch as there are two uncut mini series versions

Otto Fuhrmann · 03-28-13, 09:12 PM

I love my Blue-ray version. Worth every penny!

Sailor Steve · 03-28-13, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja turtle

I'm just looking on amazon and I'm a bit confused which version is the one to watch as there are two uncut mini series versions

I just spent several minutes switching back and forth, and I can't see any difference between the two except the price. If you don't have Amazon Prime I'd go for a used copy in Very Good shape.

ninja turtle · 03-29-13, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I just spent several minutes switching back and forth, and I can't see any difference between the two except the price. If you don't have Amazon Prime I'd go for a used copy in Very Good shape.

Good morning Sailor Steve (not sure what time it is where you are

)

It was 1.30am when I put on my last post; it's now 8.00am uk time so I fell asleep but I'm now awake with the dawn chorus (well sea gulls

)

Anyway I'll purchase the less in price version. I'll order it now. Something to watch to fill my time whilst travelling with work.

Good hunting guys

bertieck476 · 03-29-13, 04:26 AM

Im not a techy at all but I believe you will not get the full benefit of picture quality from blu-ray unless you are viewing it on a full HD tv.

ninja turtle · 03-29-13, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

Im not a techy at all but I believe you will not get the full benefit of picture quality from blu-ray unless you are viewing it on a full HD tv.

That is true. I do have a HD TV and Blu Ray DVD player but I'll be watching the series on a portable player

Sailor Steve · 03-29-13, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja turtle

Good morning Sailor Steve (not sure what time it is where you are

)

I'm seven hours behind you, so if it's 08:00 where you are it's 01:00 in my town, which is Salt Lake City, in the Wasatch Mountans of Utah, USA.

03-28-13, 12:11 PM	#1
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Film "Das Boot" Best Version I have quite a few versions of the film "Das Boot" both in English and German with subtitles. But the best one in my opinion is the Digitally Re-mastered , Original Uncut Version of the 6 part Mini Series presented as One complete feature length uncut version. running time 4hrs 48 mins. (English speaking). Also got the same version, German speaking with English subtitles, which can be turned off. I play this sometimes, but not understanding German, I can't pick up most of the dialogue, but it seems more realistic in one sense. I watch this film about once every three months, which I never seem to tire of. It sparks up some enthusiasm to playing SH3. Must have seen it over 100 times since it's release. Best ever Submarine film ever made. Might watch it again tonight, yes I think I will! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

03-28-13, 12:18 PM	#3
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I too have got the Blue Ray version as well, got this one last year and it is better than the standard version. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

03-28-13, 12:22 PM	#4
DesertGhost Seaman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 34 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I ordered the (Original) Uncut Version a few days ago. Still waiting for it to arrive but can't wait to see this awesome movie again! __________________ Don't know what's waiting down below The Wolfpack lurks awaiting you To follow or to bleed It's time for you to return

03-28-13, 07:24 PM	#6
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	The Blue Ray version is the Directors Cut version and doesn't cover the whole feature length of the Mini Series Version. which is the best version of all. As far as quality is concerned the Blue Ray version is not that much better. Take my advice and go for the Full Length Min Series. You can order it from Amazon for about £8 now I think. Just watched it again tonight and I enjoyed it just as much as I have always done. This film must rate as one of the best war films ever made. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

03-28-13, 07:53 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes, the nearly-five-hour "Uncut" version is the one to see. I have all three versions and that's the only one I ever watch. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-28-13, 12:14 PM	#2
Johnfb Commodore Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 639 Downloads: 292 Uploads: 64	Just bought the blu ray version.... Now have three versions and a version on my hard drive....how sad is that? Anyway, the blu ray is cool

03-28-13, 02:52 PM	#5
ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	Hey guys I have "Das Boot" on video (what's a video? ) and was contemplating replacing it for a DVD so this was a useful thread. Is a Blu Ray version worth the extra pennies as it's pre-Blu Ray?

03-28-13, 08:05 PM	#9
ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	I'm just looking on amazon and I'm a bit confused which version is the one to watch as there are two uncut mini series versions

03-28-13, 09:12 PM	#10
Otto Fuhrmann Helmsman Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 109 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	I love my Blue-ray version. Worth every penny!

03-29-13, 04:26 AM	#13
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Im not a techy at all but I believe you will not get the full benefit of picture quality from blu-ray unless you are viewing it on a full HD tv.