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Sink the Bismarck!

1960 · Movie · NR · 97 min · ★ 6.9 · 81% critics

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During World War II, a powerful German battleship breaks into the North Atlantic with a cruiser escort, threatening the supply convoys Britain depends on. In a tense race against time, British naval planners and ships at sea coordinate a high-stakes hunt to track it down before it can reach safer waters and strike again.

Also known as Sink the Bismarck

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Details
Years
1960
Release date
1960-02-11
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
97 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (121 votes)
Budget
$1,330,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a tight, semi-documentary WWII naval hunt that balances planning-room pressure with sea battles, similar to The Cruel Sea or The Bedford Incident; Not for you if you need strict historical accuracy or modern pacing.

Pros: tense war-room strategy; gripping naval action; strong performances | Cons: historical liberties taken; stereotyped German portrayal; old-fashioned style

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • world war ii
  • based on true story
  • north atlantic
  • black and white
  • naval combat
  • naval warfare
  • german navy
  • royal nave

Cast & crew

Directed by Lewis Gilbert