Sink the Bismarck!
"Personal! Powerful! Human! Heroic!"
Originally released in 1960. Sink the Bismarck! is a war/drama film. directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Starring Kenneth More, Dana Wynter, and Carl Möhner
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (112 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kenneth More
as Captain Jonathan Shepard
Dana Wynter
as WRNS Second Officer Anne Davis
Carl Möhner
as Captain Lindemann - 'Bismarck'
Laurence Naismith
as First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Dudley Pound
Geoffrey Keen
as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (A.C.N.S.)
Karl Stepanek
as Admiral Lutjens - 'Bismarck'
Michael Hordern
as Admiral Sir John Tovey, Commander-in-Chief - 'King George'
Maurice Denham
as Commander Richards
Michael Goodliffe
as Captain Banister
Esmond Knight
as Captain Leach - 'Prince of Wales'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed Sink the Bismarck!?
Sink the Bismarck! was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is Sink the Bismarck!?
Sink the Bismarck! has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Sink the Bismarck! released?
Sink the Bismarck! was released on February 11, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sink the Bismarck!?
The main cast of Sink the Bismarck! includes Kenneth More, Dana Wynter, Carl Möhner, Laurence Naismith, Geoffrey Keen.
Is Sink the Bismarck! worth watching?
Sink the Bismarck! has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.