U-571

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U-571
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PG13,1hr 56min
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April 21, 2000
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: In this World War II action thriller, American reconnaissance agents learn that a German submarine is sinking. The doomed ship carries an Enigma Machine, a special coding device that allows high-level Axis forces to send messages that can't be read without a similar encryption mechanism. Obtaining a working Enigma device would be invaluable for the Allied war effort, so a U.S. sub is sent out to rescue the machine. However, German forces have already picked up the sub's distress signal and are en ... Full Synopsis
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When the submarine has to dive 400 meters beneath the surface to avoid detection, you can practically feel the water pressure crushing in on the sailors. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Lt. Andrew Tyler
Lt. Commander Mike Dahlgren
Chief Klough
Lt. Pete Emmett
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Matthew McConaughey attends the Los Angeles premiere of "U-571" on April 17, 2000.
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