Well i finally bought it and watched it (box says original 6 hr version from mini-series but with new Dolby 5.1 sound in german and english-whatever that means).
One of the best movies I've ever seen--I've always disliked movies with subtitles but after a few minutes into it--it was as if i really didn't notice there were even subtitles at all if you know what i mean. Also, I was so entrenched in it--the six hours really did not feel like watching a six hour movie
Halfway through the book now. Ps. sailor steve--I finally see what you mean about the chief mechanics being called by thier first names
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