Sink the Bismarck!
Personal! Powerful! Human! Heroic!
1960 NR 1h 37m
The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
Movie Details
| Original title | Sink the Bismarck! |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 11, 1960 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, world war ii, based on true story, naval warfare, naval combat, black and white, german navy, north atlantic, royal nave |
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What is Sink the Bismarck! about?
The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
When was Sink the Bismarck! released?
Sink the Bismarck! was released on Feb 11, 1960 (status: Released).
Who directed Sink the Bismarck!?
Lewis Gilbert directed Sink the Bismarck!.
What is the TMDB rating of Sink the Bismarck!?
Sink the Bismarck! has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 125 votes.