Films about submarines. List of the best Russian and foreign films

The profession of submariners is one of the most dangerous in the world. On board the submarine they are, as in a huge steel coffin. Cabins not larger than a cupboard, an increased radiation background and a multimeter of water above their heads - in such conditions live, serve and fight submarine crews.

Films about submarines are always exciting stories full of heroism and dramatic events.

History of U-96

Submarine became famous after the novel "The Boat". His combat path began in 1940. In the war years she made 11 campaigns, destroying 27 ships during this time. Participated in attacks on convoys carrying valuable goods. In one of the campaigns there was a military correspondent on board the boat , who later wrote the famous novel-biography "The Boat". In March 1945, it was sunk by American bombers.

"Submarine" - a film that appeared on screens in 1981 and tells the story of the military campaigns of the German submarine during the Second World War. The tape almost completely repeats the plot of the book. The film consists of three parts, each of which tells about the fulfillment of tasks assigned by the command in front of U-96 submarine.

The main actors of the film are the submarine commander nicknamed Old Man, military correspondent Werner and other crew members. The last trip of the submarine - an attempt to break through Gibraltar in the Mediterranean Sea - is defeated. The ship gets damaged and sinks to the bottom. The crew barely manages to fix the diesels and come up. The damaged boat gets to the base, located in La Rochelle. When the crew landed, there was a raid of British bombers, all submariners were dying. Only the correspondent Werner remains alive.

"Submarine" - a film that is interesting in that it allows you to look at the war through the eyes of German filmmakers. This picture is completely devoid of pathos and carries an anti-war appeal.

One of the best Russian dramas about submariners

The military drama "72 meters" tells a tragic story that happened to the crew of the Russian submarine "Slavyanka". In the center of the plot is a complex relationship between two submarine officers. Once they were at odds and together they started the service, but then their friendship gave a break because of the girl.

Former friends are forced to serve on the same submarine. During planned exercises, "Slavyanka" gets the task - she must go to sea and sink a conventional enemy. After a successful attack, the boat for a day should remain invisible and keep complete silence on the air.

About where the "Slavyanka" will be, is unknown to anyone except the crew. During the training attack, the waves that were left on the bottom since the war were touched by waves. Faced with a boat, it explodes. "Slavyanka" gets hurt and drowns. Several submariners and a commander are dying from the explosion. Survivors of the crew of the submarine are trying to find a way to get out of the underwater trap.

As it turns out, on board the submarine is only one serviceable diving suit. Up decide to send the only civilian - doctor Chernenko. He needs to get out through the torpedo compartment, swim to the surface, set a rescue buoy in the place of the sunken submarine and get to the shore to report what happened. The final of the film "72 meters" remains open - Chernenko from the last forces reaches the shore, but the viewer does not know whether the rescuers will arrive on time.

The film "72 meters" received the status of a cult and was positively received by critics, despite the inaccuracies in the description of the submarine and life of submariners.

War drama "The first after God"

According to the creators of the picture, the prototype of the protagonist is Hero of the Soviet Union Alexander Marisenko, a renowned submarine officer. According to the plot of the picture, in 1944 the captain of the submarine Marinin falls under the supervision of special services because of his noble origin. He is arrested, but it saves the protagonist the urgent task of the naval command. Marinin needs to sink the enemy's military transport.

"The first after God" is a spectacular Russian picture of the exploits of Soviet submariners during the Great Patriotic War.

The best foreign film about Soviet submariners

"K-19" refers to films made at the highest professional level. This is the rare case when in the film about Russians it is said without any embellishments and foolish inventions. Pleases and the cast of actors - in the drama were shot two great performers, Liam Neeson and Harrison Ford.

The film is based on real events - a catastrophe with human casualties that occurred with a Soviet submarine. The accident of the right reactor led to the death of eight people, including the captain of the submarine.

The creators of the drama "K-19" tried to explain as accurately as possible about the tragic incident that happened to Soviet sailors. With the participants of the disaster, consultations were held, but still they were dissatisfied with the way some points were cast in the film. Despite this, "K-19" is one of the most truthful films shot abroad about the Soviet armed forces. The main thing that the creators of the picture managed to do is show courage and will to live the submariners.

"Yu-571" - the battle for "Enigma"

The German submarine receives damage and asks for help. Her message is intercepted by the Allies. This is a chance to get access to the Enigma encryption machine. American submarine hastily masked under a German submarine. The deception succeeds - the German ship is captured. But suddenly another enemy submarine appears and destroys an American submarine. On board the "Yu-571" remain members of the crew of the Allies. They must have time to understand the management of the enemy submarine and try to break through home.

The drama "Crimson Tide"

This is one of the best films about submarines with an excellent cast.

On board the US nuclear submarine "Alabama" appears a new assistant captain. Between him and the ship's commander immediately there is a confrontation, caused by different views on life and military service. At this time in Russia there is a mutiny. The submarine is ordered to use weapons against Russian missile silos. Immediately the second message comes from the command, but it can not be accepted. The submarine captain orders to continue preparations for launching the missiles, but the senior assistant, not ready to start a nuclear war, refuses to confirm the beginning of the attack. In a rage, the captain orders to arrest him, but realizes that he himself broke the military regulations. As a result, the management of the submarine is assumed by the starfish. The team of the submarine is divided into two groups, but the sudden torpedo attack of the rebellious Russian submarine forces the sailors to rally and temporarily forget about the disagreements.

"Crimson Tide" is a dynamic and intense psychological drama about the confrontation of two naval officers, each of which defends its ideals.

Comedy tapes about submarines

Films about submarines can be not only tragic. Humor and ridiculous situations discharge the situation well and are quite appropriate among the severe seamen. In the comedy "Remove Periscope", it will be a question of submarine officer Tom Dodge, who, because of non-standard methods of leadership, can not get under his command a submarine. If his third petition is rejected, the service in the Navy will have to be completed. The Vice Admiral, sympathetic to Dodge, persuades the command to give the officer another chance. During the forthcoming naval exercises, his submarine should play the role of a conventional enemy and hit the main goal. If Dodge and his team manage to do this, he will receive the long-awaited appointment.

"Remove the periscope" - an excellent comedy, one of the roles in which played Rob Schneider.

Fantastic films about submarines

In the years of the life of the great Jules Verne, the submarines were fantastic. No one thought that he could move with immense depths using artificial devices. "20 thousand leagues under the water" - the famous adventure novel of the writer about the submarine - was repeatedly filmed.

In 1954, a picture with the same name came out, which is now among the best films of the world cinema. Another screen version of the book was made in 1997. The plot of the films is almost identical to the novel - in the center of the narrative is the mysterious submarine "Nautilus", controlled by Captain Nemo.

Soviet films about submariners

Films about submarines were shot in the Soviet Union. "Secret Fairway" - an adventure four-part tape about the confrontation of the captain of the Soviet torpedo boat Shubin and the commander of the mysterious German submarine. Shubin first encounters a submarine during the war. From the overheard conversation, he learns that the underwater vessel is called "Flying Dutchman", and performs a secret mission of the highest German leadership. Once the plane with Shubin is knocked down by the enemy. He falls into the sea, where he is picked up by a submarine. To the surprise of the Soviet sailor, the savior is the "Flying Dutchman," whose crew took him for his pilot. Now Shubin has the opportunity to learn more about the mysterious submarine and its secret mission.

"The commander of the happy" Pike "" - another Soviet film, dedicated to the exploits of submariners during the war.

The action in the painting takes place in 1942 in the Northern Fleet. The crew of the submarine "Shch-721" receives an order for the destruction of enemy transport. The fleet considers the boat to be happy - it manages to get out of many difficult situations without losses. But one day luck still ends ...

"The commander of the happy" Pike "" - a wonderful picture of the heroism of Soviet submariners.

Conclusion

Films about submarines show us the stories of courageous and brave people who, in difficult and extremely dangerous conditions, fulfill their military duty. These are spectacular and dynamic tapes, which are always interesting to watch.