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Wolfgang Petersen, "Das Boot" and "Air Force One" director, dies at age 81

Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose World War II submarine epic "Das Boot" propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films "In the Line of Fire," "Air Force One" ...
Moviefone

U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'

The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Wolfgang Petersen, German Commander of ‘Das Boot,’ Dies at 81

After writing and directing the antiwar classic, he helmed 'Air Force One,' 'In the Line of Fire,' 'Outbreak' and 'The Perfect Storm' in Hollywood. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Petersen ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Klaus Doldinger, Composer of ‘Das Boot’ and ‘The NeverEnding Story,’ Dies at 89

He combined jazz and classical orchestral music with early synth sounds and created the theme for Germany's No. 1 TV series, 'Tatort.' By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Doldinger’s breakthrough ...