Truth about the U-571

Rating: 5/10 (10 May 2006)

Well, as it's said the U 571 was never captured by the Americans or the Brits. It successfully lasted for fourteen patrols and sunk 5 ships, damaged 3 for a total of 58,563 GRT. It was sunken by an Australian Sunderland aircraft(!) with depth charges on 28 Jan 1944. All hands were lost. Mr. Mostow, as it can be seen, don't bother himself with something called history. Still the movie itself is rather good, if you're looking for an exaggerated action and primitive patriotism. A pity that it doesn't have any underwater shots showing the damaged U boat dodging the charges, or more realistic behavior of the people. Furtermore as I recall in the 1940s white Americans didn't tolerate black people.