Just read Das Boot the book

Subnuts · 07-21-07, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UnterseeBoogeyMan

a British DD does a victory lap (WHY DIDNT THEY PUT THAT IN THE MOVIE???) over the spot they sank,

This is depicted in the uncut version of the movie.

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Bucheim also explains why they have to go to Gibralter - someone has to stop the flow of supplies to Montgomery, Rommel is forced to retreat becuase he doesnt have enough of his.

The narration in the uncut version also explains this.

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The book also explains why the airplane that attacks in the dark was able to do it. I think I've spoiled it enough, hopefully you'll go out and read the book now.

...This is also explained in the uncut version.

Seriously, watch the uncut version if you ever get a chance. There's a lot of great character moments in it that got cut out of the shorter versions.

UnterseeBoogeyMan · 07-21-07, 10:50 PM

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Seriously, watch the uncut version if you ever get a chance. There's a lot of great character moments in it that got cut out of the shorter versions.

Fair enough on that, but I did buy the 'Director's Cut' with 60 minutes of additional footage. It rocks but I didnt see any references to what you mentioned. Maybe there's even more they dont put out there for the DVDs they release in the U.S.

I do have to say that with the 'Director's Cut' it adds a lot to the DD attack after their convoy strike. They portray that there really is a Hunter-Killer group vectoring on the Boat whereas in the first version put out on HBO back in the 80s you dont get this.

07-21-07, 10:59 PM

I'm reading it now, slowly to enjoy it better. Now I'm during convoy attack. Played my Directors Cut to see how it goes along with the book and it's quite good, but the book gives soooo much more immersion, you can feel it, see how it all worked, how it was done, what they were thinking.

Long desc. of weather, the sea, eating (I'm always hungry), holding your breath, jokes among the crew and long moment of contemplation and boredom... you cant show all that in the movie. Worth of every 650 pages. Red October book was also far better.

Reece · 07-22-07, 04:01 AM

Just a word of caution though ... it's rated XXX!

Iron Budokan · 07-22-07, 06:35 AM

The book isn't too bad. The author draws upon a lot of his own war experiences and includes them in the text. The writing was okay, but that may have been an effect of the translation I read.

UnterseeBoogeyMan · 07-22-07, 10:49 AM

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Just a word of caution though ... it's rated XXX!

That Ario sure is a raunchy dude! Pilgrim makes it a wholesome story too

Ryan9118 · 07-23-07, 02:20 AM

Was making an order of books to Amazon anyways, so I put Das Boot on my order. Hope to get it later this week sometime.

Should've ordered the movie too....

Canovaro · 07-23-07, 05:36 AM

I'm reading the book in my own language, it is a very interesting read. I also have the uncut dvd, still waiting for an movie estafette evening with my brothers so we all can enjoy.

Is the movie just as foul mouthed as the book? want to know if i can let my wife watch it

UnterseeBoogeyMan · 07-23-07, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan9118

Was making an order of books to Amazon anyways, so I put Das Boot on my order. Hope to get it later this week sometime.

Should've ordered the movie too....

I had to get it backordered. took me 2 months but well worth the wait.

Tontoman · 07-22-07, 09:11 AM

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Seriously, watch the uncut version if you ever get a chance. There's a lot of great character moments in it that got cut out of the shorter versions.

Fair enough on that, but I did buy the 'Director's Cut' with 60 minutes of additional footage. It rocks but I didnt see any references to what you mentioned. Maybe there's even more they dont put out there for the DVDs they release in the U.S.

I do have to say that with the 'Director's Cut' it adds a lot to the DD attack after their convoy strike. They portray that there really is a Hunter-Killer group vectoring on the Boat whereas in the first version put out on HBO back in the 80s you dont get this.

The Director's Cut is still not the full version. Full version has ANOTHER 90 min of footage, 5 hours of glory :rotfl: . The original version was a 5 hour TV mini-series.

http://www.amazon.com/Das-Boot-Origi.../dp/B0001XAOLQ

Cheers,
T.

Jimbuna · 07-22-07, 09:51 AM

Available for under a tenner remember

UnterseeBoogeyMan · 07-22-07, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by UnterseeBoogeyMan

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Seriously, watch the uncut version if you ever get a chance. There's a lot of great character moments in it that got cut out of the shorter versions.

Fair enough on that, but I did buy the 'Director's Cut' with 60 minutes of additional footage. It rocks but I didnt see any references to what you mentioned. Maybe there's even more they dont put out there for the DVDs they release in the U.S.

I do have to say that with the 'Director's Cut' it adds a lot to the DD attack after their convoy strike. They portray that there really is a Hunter-Killer group vectoring on the Boat whereas in the first version put out on HBO back in the 80s you dont get this.

The Director's Cut is still not the full version. Full version has ANOTHER 90 min of footage, 5 hours of glory :rotfl: . The original version was a 5 hour TV mini-series.

http://www.amazon.com/Das-Boot-Origi.../dp/B0001XAOLQ

Cheers,
T.

Awesome! thank you very much, I cant get enough of Das Boot!

07-22-07, 04:01 AM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,720 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Just a word of caution though ... it's rated XXX! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

07-22-07, 06:35 AM	#5
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	The book isn't too bad. The author draws upon a lot of his own war experiences and includes them in the text. The writing was okay, but that may have been an effect of the translation I read. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

07-22-07, 09:51 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Available for under a tenner remember __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-21-07, 10:59 PM	#3
Hadrys Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I'm reading it now, slowly to enjoy it better. Now I'm during convoy attack. Played my Directors Cut to see how it goes along with the book and it's quite good, but the book gives soooo much more immersion, you can feel it, see how it all worked, how it was done, what they were thinking. Long desc. of weather, the sea, eating (I'm always hungry), holding your breath, jokes among the crew and long moment of contemplation and boredom... you cant show all that in the movie. Worth of every 650 pages. Red October book was also far better.

07-23-07, 02:20 AM	#7
Ryan9118 Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Was making an order of books to Amazon anyways, so I put Das Boot on my order. Hope to get it later this week sometime. Should've ordered the movie too....

07-23-07, 05:36 AM	#8
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I'm reading the book in my own language, it is a very interesting read. I also have the uncut dvd, still waiting for an movie estafette evening with my brothers so we all can enjoy. Is the movie just as foul mouthed as the book? want to know if i can let my wife watch it