Hollywood's Das Boot

Kafka · 08-02-2005, 05:53 AM

The world as I know it would've never been the same...

from the Wikipedia article on Das Boot:
<Production for this movie originally began in 1976. Several American directors were considered, and the Kaleun (KapitÃ¤nleutnant) was to be played by Robert Redford... Disagreements sprang up among various parties and the project was shelved. Fans of the movie would add the word "fortunately" to that statement.>

Pretty scary "could-have-been", eh?

lifer · 08-02-2005, 06:54 AM

Robert Redford playing a german U-Boot commander is scary indeed. I hate it when Hollywood makes "Americans" play foreigners. Kinda reminds me of Fatherland (Vaterland) from Robert Harris. The book was awesome but the movie just s***ed so bad. With all these millions of dollars going into movies nowadays it always makes me wonder why they can't afford to hire somebody who actually speaks German/Russian/Chinese....just imagine a Robert-Redford-Herr Kaleun speaking english with a fake german accent

Damnit you DDs...sink him!

Stealth Elephant · 08-02-2005, 07:11 AM

Aside from the horrible Russian "accents" belted out by Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford, I thought that K-19: The Widowmaker was a suspenseful and affecting film. But those hastily thrown in "comrade"'s and such really were cheesy.

Shadow9216 · 08-02-2005, 07:13 AM

I thought Robert Shaw did a good job in Battle of the Bulge.

ReM · 08-02-2005, 07:22 AM

I would love to see Danny de Vito as a KaLeun! No chance for that I guess....

Type941 · 08-02-2005, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Elephant

Aside from the horrible Russian "accents" belted out by Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford, I thought that K-19: The Widowmaker was a suspenseful and affecting film. But those hastily thrown in "comrade"'s and such really were cheesy.

than again, if you were russian, probably the LAME cold war accent wouldn't have been the only thing you found annoying.

But it's a trick aimed at common Joe to convey a different country. I guess they still think it sounds cool, but it's not. Oh well.

Redford as U-boat captain - rriiiiight. Might as well picked Moore or Connery.

satmax · 08-02-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ReM

I would love to see Danny de Vito as a KaLeun! No chance for that I guess....

Would he need a little stool to stand on to look through the periscope?

Glassair · 08-02-2005, 08:00 AM

Wel for that matter..Robert Redford even refused to do an english accent in Out of Africa...! So imagine ...

Shadow9216 · 08-02-2005, 08:00 AM

How bout Ah-nold? He could be "The Torpedonator"
er, "The Subinator"

Mouseketeer · 08-02-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow9216

How bout Ah-nold? He could be "The Torpedonator"
er, "The Subinator"

:rotfl:

DerKaleun · 08-02-2005, 10:35 AM

I hope somebody would place enough "Wabonators" to counter that cinematic horror !

Gorduz · 08-02-2005, 11:20 AM

Arnold would at least have the correct accent. And he probably speaks german quite good as well. I vote for Arnold! :rotfl:

Kafka · 08-02-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorduz

Arnold would at least have the correct accent. And he probably speaks german quite good as well. I vote for Arnold! :rotfl:

Ahnold would never fit in a WW2 sub, he'd have to drop some body mass first

redstorm101 · 08-02-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow9216

I thought Robert Shaw did a good job in Battle of the Bulge.

Now that is a great movie!......

clive bradbury · 08-02-2005, 11:26 AM

He's too big to get down the conning tower hatch - they would have to cut a door in the side...

08-02-2005, 05:53 AM	#1
Kafka Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Savannah USA Posts: 49 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hollywood's Das Boot The world as I know it would've never been the same... from the Wikipedia article on Das Boot: <Production for this movie originally began in 1976. Several American directors were considered, and the Kaleun (KapitÃ¤nleutnant) was to be played by Robert Redford... Disagreements sprang up among various parties and the project was shelved. Fans of the movie would add the word "fortunately" to that statement.> Pretty scary "could-have-been", eh?

08-02-2005, 06:54 AM	#2
lifer Seaman Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Robert Redford playing a german U-Boot commander is scary indeed. I hate it when Hollywood makes "Americans" play foreigners. Kinda reminds me of Fatherland (Vaterland) from Robert Harris. The book was awesome but the movie just s***ed so bad. With all these millions of dollars going into movies nowadays it always makes me wonder why they can't afford to hire somebody who actually speaks German/Russian/Chinese....just imagine a Robert-Redford-Herr Kaleun speaking english with a fake german accent Damnit you DDs...sink him! __________________ suicide is not a solution - but it remains an excellent option

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ReM Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brewsky, Galore Posts: 919 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I would love to see Danny de Vito as a KaLeun! No chance for that I guess.... __________________ Daddy cool

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Glassair Watch Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Monnickendam The Netherlands Posts: 26 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Wel for that matter..Robert Redford even refused to do an english accent in Out of Africa...! So imagine ... __________________ Rob de Vries The Netherlands

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DerKaleun Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DÃ¼sseldorf Posts: 124 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I hope somebody would place enough "Wabonators" to counter that cinematic horror ! __________________ U-Boot Spezialcocktail :-)

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Stealth Elephant Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Leesburg, Virginia Posts: 121 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Aside from the horrible Russian "accents" belted out by Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford, I thought that K-19: The Widowmaker was a suspenseful and affecting film. But those hastily thrown in "comrade"'s and such really were cheesy.

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Shadow9216 XO Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 423 Downloads: 88 Uploads: 0	I thought Robert Shaw did a good job in Battle of the Bulge.

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Gorduz Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 448 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Arnold would at least have the correct accent. And he probably speaks german quite good as well. I vote for Arnold! :rotfl: __________________ 21. MTB skv. Attacks without warning.

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clive bradbury Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 877 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	He's too big to get down the conning tower hatch - they would have to cut a door in the side...

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