Das Boot

Kingcobra24 · 06-16-07, 08:55 PM

Just saw a television commercial for a special showing of Das Boot:the Director's Cut

I missed the timeframe, but it'll be on the evening of June 30th on AMC (American Movie Classics)

06-17-07, 12:07 PM

Uncanny....I spent yesterday ripping Das Boot: Directors Cut onto my Creative Vision:M...now i can watch it when confined to my tent. Whats more, the new solar panel charger I picked up will allow me to charge it up via a cigarette lighter attachment.

I'm now officially happy....and maybe a bit sad too.

Rotor · 06-17-07, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Uber Gruber

Uncanny....I spent yesterday ripping Das Boot: Directors Cut onto my Creative Vision:M...now i can watch it when confined to my tent. Whats more, the new solar panel charger I picked up will allow me to charge it up via a cigarette lighter attachment.

I'm now officially happy....and maybe a bit sad too.

:rotfl:
I got the point...

Sailor Steve · 06-17-07, 02:30 PM

I couldn't care less. No, that's not meant to be an insult either to you or the movie. It's just that I've owned the original theatrical version on VHS for ten years, the Director's Cut on VHS for at least 8 years, the Director's cut on DVD for at least 5 years (except I gave that one to a needy fellow simmer when I bought...) and the Original, Uncut 5-hour version for about 3 years. Until I became homeless I watched that one at least once a month.

So, thanks for the heads-up about it being on TV, but WHY DON'T YOU BUY THE LONG VERSION? :rotfl:

Tigrone · 06-17-07, 03:25 PM

I chanced to find and bought a copy of the director's cut yesterday at the supermarket for $9 (enhanced, remastered). I grabbed it to replace my old VHS of the Das Boot. The original theatrical release has the tightest editing, and the most impact for me. The longer versions drift a bit.

Sailor Steve · 06-17-07, 04:17 PM

But the longest (5-hour) version follows the book much more closely.

sunvalleyslim · 06-17-07, 04:34 PM

Either way you view it Sailor Steve and 8X15, It's a great all time classic and IMO the all around best sub movie made............

Alky · 06-17-07, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But the longest (5-hour) version follows the book much more closely.

It's all in sub-titles isn't it?

I hate reading movies.

Captain Nemo · 06-18-07, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Alky

It's all in sub-titles isn't it?

I hate reading movies.

Nope, with the DVD you can watch it dubbed in English or as the majority prefer, in German with English subtitles, the choice is yours.

Nemo

06-18-07, 05:39 AM

You just HAVE to watch it in German with English sub titles...there's just no other way. I'd also suggest doing the same with the german Stalingrad movie....which is also top class stuff!

Alky · 06-18-07, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But the longest (5-hour) version follows the book much more closely.

What identifies the 5 hour version from the others? There seems to be at least 3 versions available on Amazon, but none say anything about a 5 hour length (?)

ReallyDedPoet · 06-18-07, 09:27 AM

From Amazon.ca, you will see the reference to the "un-cut" version.

http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/...2&Go.y=9&Go=Go

RDP

SteamWake · 06-18-07, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alky

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But the longest (5-hour) version follows the book much more closely.

It's all in sub-titles isn't it?

I hate reading movies.

A very interesting experience is to watch it in dubbed english, then watch it again with the subtitles.

Its almost like a different movie. The 'point of view' and phrases used are an interesting insight on the culture of that day (60's) [meaning when the movie was made not WWII].

Alky · 06-18-07, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

From Amazon.ca, you will see the reference to the "un-cut" version.

http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/...2&Go.y=9&Go=Go

RDP

Just ordered it... Thanx!!

Sailor Steve · 06-18-07, 10:47 AM

I actually once watched it in dubbed English, with the subtitles on. That's a real experience. You're right, it is almost two different movies.

06-16-07, 08:55 PM	#1
Kingcobra24 Soundman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 142 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Das Boot Just saw a television commercial for a special showing of Das Boot:the Director's Cut I missed the timeframe, but it'll be on the evening of June 30th on AMC (American Movie Classics) __________________

06-17-07, 02:30 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I couldn't care less. No, that's not meant to be an insult either to you or the movie. It's just that I've owned the original theatrical version on VHS for ten years, the Director's Cut on VHS for at least 8 years, the Director's cut on DVD for at least 5 years (except I gave that one to a needy fellow simmer when I bought...) and the Original, Uncut 5-hour version for about 3 years. Until I became homeless I watched that one at least once a month. So, thanks for the heads-up about it being on TV, but WHY DON'T YOU BUY THE LONG VERSION? :rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-17-07, 03:25 PM	#5
Tigrone Commander Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 470 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Das Boot being sold at the supermarket checkout. I chanced to find and bought a copy of the director's cut yesterday at the supermarket for $9 (enhanced, remastered). I grabbed it to replace my old VHS of the Das Boot. The original theatrical release has the tightest editing, and the most impact for me. The longer versions drift a bit. __________________ Commander Hiram Cassedy: "Tigrone has saved the Air Force and is now returning to Iwo Jima with 28 rescued zoomies." B-29 SNUFFY & THE SHIF'LESS SKONKS among them. I've a broom at the mast said he, for the broom is a sign for me, that wherever I go, I sweep the mighty sea.

06-17-07, 04:17 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	But the longest (5-hour) version follows the book much more closely. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-17-07, 04:34 PM	#7
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Either way you view it Sailor Steve and 8X15, It's a great all time classic and IMO the all around best sub movie made............ __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

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Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Uncanny....I spent yesterday ripping Das Boot: Directors Cut onto my Creative Vision:M...now i can watch it when confined to my tent. Whats more, the new solar panel charger I picked up will allow me to charge it up via a cigarette lighter attachment. I'm now officially happy....and maybe a bit sad too.

06-18-07, 05:39 AM	#10
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	You just HAVE to watch it in German with English sub titles...there's just no other way. I'd also suggest doing the same with the german Stalingrad movie....which is also top class stuff!

06-18-07, 09:27 AM	#12
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	From Amazon.ca, you will see the reference to the "un-cut" version. http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/...2&Go.y=9&Go=Go RDP __________________ Back in the Day

06-18-07, 10:47 AM	#15
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I actually once watched it in dubbed English, with the subtitles on. That's a real experience. You're right, it is almost two different movies. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo