Das Boot HD/Bluray DVD

sonicninja · 11-19-09, 11:55 AM

Does anyone know where I can obtain a HD/Bluray Directors Cut DVD version of the Das Boot Movie, ive tried all the shops i know and Ebay but no joy?

FIREWALL · 11-19-09, 12:03 PM

I don't think it's been done in BlueRay.

I have a version done in "SuperBit".

frau kaleun · 11-19-09, 12:27 PM

The Superbit is also OOP if I remember correctly, but you can still pick up a copy here and there. I got one from a third party seller via Amazon. It doesn't come with any of the extras that appear on the other Director's Cut DVD (other than a wider range of possible subtitle languages) but it's not like that one's chock full of bonus goodies either.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ss_T15_product

What I'd really like to see is some kind of special anniversary edition with mo' better extras, since every available version on DVD seems woefully lacking in that department. Surely if that happens it'll come out on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Oh and BTW this is my first post here, although I've been lurking for a bit. New to the game and the site and really enjoying all the info, etc., that is available here so thanks to everyone who creates/maintains/participates!

Frau Kaleun

Gabucino · 11-19-09, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sonicninja

Does anyone know where I can obtain a HD/Bluray Directors Cut DVD version of the Das Boot Movie, ive tried all the shops i know and Ebay but no joy?

Currently when you want to get the highest quality, you have to make compromises.

The DVD (Director's Cut) has the DTS audio, but low-res video.
The 720p HD release (Theatrical cut) has only AC3, and hardcoded english subtitles (probably not a problem).

There's a custom fan-made encode circulating which features the HD video and the DTS audio cut down to the theatrical release.

Hitman · 11-19-09, 03:42 PM

Wrong forum ... moving it

Dowly · 11-19-09, 05:35 PM

Welcome aboard Frau Kaleun!

frau kaleun · 11-19-09, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Welcome aboard Frau Kaleun!

Thanks, glad to have found this site and to be here.

Now that I think of it, isn't the 30th anniversary of the original theatrical release coming up soon? Maybe if we're all very, VERY good, they'll put out something special for it.

*sigh*

A girl can dream, anyway. Was there ever a "making of" documentary or anything that was done for European audiences? I would love to see something like that show up on a DVD re-release someday.

sonicninja · 11-20-09, 02:17 AM

Here's an interesting fact about the making of Das Boot, an article taken from Wikipedia and verified by other sites also:-

A mock-up of a conning tower was placed in a water tank at the Bavaria Studios in Munich for outdoor scenes not requiring a full view of the boat's exterior. When filming on the outdoor mockup or the conning tower, jets of cold water were hosed over the actors to simulate the breaking ocean waves. During the filming there is a scene where actor Jan Fedder (Pilgrim) falls off the bridge while the U-boat is surfaced and lands in the front and breaks several ribs. This scene was not scripted and during the take one of the actors exclaims "Mann über Bord!" in order to draw attention to Fedder. Petersen, who at first did not realise this was an accident said "Good idea, Jan. We'll do that one more time!". However, since Fedder was genuinely injured and had to be hospitalised, this was the only take available and eventually Petersen kept this scene in the film. In this scene, the pained expression on Fedder's face is authentic and not acted. Petersen also had to rewrite Fedder's character for a portion of the film so that the character was portrayed as bedridden. For his scenes later in the film Fedder had to be brought to and from set from the hospital since he suffered a concussion while filming his accident scene. Fedder eventually recovered enough and Pilgrim is seen on his feet from the scene when the U-96 abandons the British sailors

Now thats hardcore acting!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	The Superbit is also OOP if I remember correctly, but you can still pick up a copy here and there. I got one from a third party seller via Amazon. It doesn't come with any of the extras that appear on the other Director's Cut DVD (other than a wider range of possible subtitle languages) but it's not like that one's chock full of bonus goodies either. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ss_T15_product What I'd really like to see is some kind of special anniversary edition with mo' better extras, since every available version on DVD seems woefully lacking in that department. Surely if that happens it'll come out on both DVD and Blu-ray. Oh and BTW this is my first post here, although I've been lurking for a bit. New to the game and the site and really enjoying all the info, etc., that is available here so thanks to everyone who creates/maintains/participates! Frau Kaleun

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11-20-09, 02:17 AM	#8
sonicninja Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Periscope Depth Posts: 341 Downloads: 937 Uploads: 0	Here's an interesting fact about the making of Das Boot, an article taken from Wikipedia and verified by other sites also:- A mock-up of a conning tower was placed in a water tank at the Bavaria Studios in Munich for outdoor scenes not requiring a full view of the boat's exterior. When filming on the outdoor mockup or the conning tower, jets of cold water were hosed over the actors to simulate the breaking ocean waves. During the filming there is a scene where actor Jan Fedder (Pilgrim) falls off the bridge while the U-boat is surfaced and lands in the front and breaks several ribs. This scene was not scripted and during the take one of the actors exclaims "Mann über Bord!" in order to draw attention to Fedder. Petersen, who at first did not realise this was an accident said "Good idea, Jan. We'll do that one more time!". However, since Fedder was genuinely injured and had to be hospitalised, this was the only take available and eventually Petersen kept this scene in the film. In this scene, the pained expression on Fedder's face is authentic and not acted. Petersen also had to rewrite Fedder's character for a portion of the film so that the character was portrayed as bedridden. For his scenes later in the film Fedder had to be brought to and from set from the hospital since he suffered a concussion while filming his accident scene. Fedder eventually recovered enough and Pilgrim is seen on his feet from the scene when the U-96 abandons the British sailors Now thats hardcore acting!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot