The uncut "Das Boot" adds more waiting and forces the viewer to endure the daily trauma and monotony of the crew members. Peterson once said that "the fully restored mini-series will be even more shocking and affecting for audiences" and while it does enriches the experience to a whole new level, it is not for everyone. Peterson basically cut out the opening and closing credits of the TV series and stitched all the footage together into a humongous continuous feature film. With the introduction of DVD technology, Peterson quickly released the film "as it was originally intended to be seen." The original uncut version runs at 4 hours and 42 minutes in length and is the most complete version available yet. Depending on whether you like it or not, I would go for the ultimate and last version of the film. I recommend the Director's Cut to viewers who are yet to embark on this brilliant drive. This version is far superior to the original theatrical version and the result is nothing short of a great film. The additional footage before and after the key battle scenes perks up the previous release with more fully realized character development. The Director's Cut also features improved sound and better picture quality. In 1997, Peterson revisited the film and released a Director's Cut clocking in at 3 hours and 20 minutes. ![]() So in short, avoid the original theatrical release at all costs. It was never meant to be seen as an all-out action flick but rather a long epic voyage into torturous warfare. You get all the action sequences but don't see what leads to them, which is a shame because "Das Boot" is about the journey leading up to the destination. ![]() Watching the 145-minute original theatrical version is the equivalent of watching game highlights when you miss a 90-minute sports match. This heavily edited version is the worst version available and yet it earned the film six Academy Award nominations. ![]() ![]() The original theatrical version that came out in 1982 is a trimmed down version of a six-hour mini-series that aired on German television the year before.
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