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Sink the Bismarck!

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Based on the true story of the hunt for the Nazi super-battleship Bismark, this film follows the valiant attempts of the British Admiralty's chief of operations, Captain Jonathan Shepard (Kenneth More), and his team as they gather intelligence and launch an offensive against the dreaded German juggernaut. Midway through the operation, Shepard is shocked to discover his old rival, Admiral Günther Lütjens (Karel Stepanek), is at the helm of the Bismarck, and the mission suddenly becomes personal.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 12/03/2019
This is an exciting and convincing war-at-sea drama from Britain. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 03/11/2019
It's for obvious reasons, fairly predictable, it tells the tale of a major naval victory in a way which is both tense and engrossing Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd Sarasota Herald-Tribune 05/02/2013
4/5
This well-done World War II film takes an almost documentary-like look at the battle to destroy the mighty German warship. Go to Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com 10/16/2008
4/5
Above average depiction of infamous WWII battleship Bismark. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/24/2005
3/5
Wesley Lovell Apollo Guide 08/24/2004
63/100
A faithful retelling of the real-life naval battle, a colourful portrait in black and white. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim P 02/06/2024 A gripping war movie, packed with excitement and suspense. See more Ashley H @ashleyhobgood87 06/04/2023 Sink the Bismarck! is an okay film. It is about the Royal Navy's effort to defeat Nazi Germany's most powerful warship during World War II. Kenneth More and Dana Wynter give decent performances. The script is a little slow in places. Lewis Gilbert did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the action and drama. See more Sebastian K 05/29/2023 The hunt for the world's most feared battleship. See more 06/27/2020 This is a true classic war film which holds up well against contemporary films and should not be overlooked. See more andy f 01/05/2020 A superb WWII drama. See more 03/25/2018 This well-done World War II film takes an almost documentary-like look at the battle to destroy the mighty German warship. See more Read all reviews
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Lewis Gilbert

Director

Kenneth More

Captain Jonathan Shepard

Dana Wynter

Anne Davis

Carl Mohner

Captain Lindemann

Laurence Naismith

First Sea Lord

Geoffrey Keen

A.C.N.S.

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Synopsis Based on the true story of the hunt for the Nazi super-battleship Bismark, this film follows the valiant attempts of the British Admiralty's chief of operations, Captain Jonathan Shepard (Kenneth More), and his team as they gather intelligence and launch an offensive against the dreaded German juggernaut. Midway through the operation, Shepard is shocked to discover his old rival, Admiral Günther Lütjens (Karel Stepanek), is at the helm of the Bismarck, and the mission suddenly becomes personal.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
John Brabourne
Screenwriter
Edmund H. North
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 20, 2003
Runtime
1h 37m