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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = U-900 | |name = ''U-900'' | ||
|picture =U900.jpg | |picture = U900.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
|country = | |country = [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany | ||
[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany | |||
|director = Sven Unterwaldt | |director = Sven Unterwaldt | ||
|date= October 9, 2008 | |date= October 9, 2008 | ||
|language = English<br | |language = English<br>German | ||
|studio=Cinebiss<br>Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion | |||
|distributor = Warner Bros. | |distributor=Warner Bros. | ||
|character1=Atze Schröder | |character1=Atze Schröder | ||
|actor1=Atze Schröder | |||
|character2=Samuel Weinstein | |character2=Samuel Weinstein | ||
|actor2=Oliver Wnuk | |||
|character3=Maria | |character3=Maria | ||
|actor3=Yvonne Catterfeld | |||
|character4=General Strasser | |character4=General Strasser | ||
|actor4=[[Jürgen Schornagel]] | |||
|character5=Leutnant Block | |character5=Leutnant Block | ||
|actor5=[[Christian Kahrmann]] | |||
|character6=Oberleutnant Von Stetten | |character6=Oberleutnant Von Stetten | ||
|actor6=[[Götz Otto]] | |||
|character7=Leutnant Frank Messerschmidt | |character7=Leutnant Frank Messerschmidt | ||
|actor7=[[Maxim Mehmet]] | |actor7=[[Maxim Mehmet]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''U-900''''' is a 2008 German comedy movie directed by Sven Unterwaldt. Essen, 1944. Black market trader Atze Schröder and his buddy Samuel hope for an early invasion of the Americans so that the war ends. But a chain of unfortunate circumstances ensures a hasty escape, which also joins actress Maria. It ends on the last available German submarine, the U-900, which is hijacked by the trio. The crew, however, is on a secret mission | '''''U-900''''' is a 2008 German comedy movie directed by Sven Unterwaldt which mainly parodies the 1981 movie ''[[Das Boot]]''. Essen, 1944. Black market trader Atze Schröder and his buddy Samuel hope for an early invasion of the Americans so that the war ends. But a chain of unfortunate circumstances ensures a hasty escape, which also joins actress Maria. It ends on the last available German submarine, the U-900, which is hijacked by the trio. The crew, however, is on a secret mission. | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
The [[Walther P38]] pistol is used by General Strasser ([[Jürgen Schornagel]]) and Leutnant Block ([[Christian Kahrmann]]). During the mutiny Oberleutnant Von Stetten ([[Götz Otto]]) takes briefly the pistol. LI (abbreviation for ''Leitender Ingenieur''; Chief engineer) Grade ( | The [[Walther P38]] pistol is used by General Strasser ([[Jürgen Schornagel]]) and ''Leutnant'' Block ([[Christian Kahrmann]]). During the mutiny, ''Oberleutnant'' Von Stetten ([[Götz Otto]]) takes briefly the pistol. LI (abbreviation for ''Leitender Ingenieur''; Chief engineer) Grade (Sven Walser) then takes the Walther. | ||
[[ | [[File:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 with black grips - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Strasser holds his Walther after firing some shots at the fleeing Atze.]] | [[File:U900-Walther1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gen. Strasser holds his Walther after firing some shots at the fleeing Atze.]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Block searching the basement of Atze's apartment.]] | [[File:U900-Walther2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lt. Block searching the basement of Atze's apartment.]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later, on the submarine, Strasser aims at the crew...]] | [[File:U900-Walther3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later, on the submarine, Strasser aims at the crew...]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|... and at Atze.]] | [[File:U900-Walther4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and at Atze.]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P38 on the ground before it is taken up by Von Stetten.]] | [[File:U900-Walther5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P38 on the ground before it is taken up by Von Stetten.]] | ||
[[File:U900-Walther6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grade holds it at Block's head.]] | [[File:U900-Walther6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grade holds it at Block's head.]] | ||
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==Walther PPK== | ==Walther PPK== | ||
Von Stetten's sidearm is a [[Walther PPK]]. | Von Stetten's sidearm is a [[Walther PPK]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:WaltherPPK.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP]] | ||
[[File:U900-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He holds his PPK at Atze on the deck.]] | [[File:U900-PPK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He holds his PPK at Atze on the deck.]] | ||
[[File:U900-PPK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right view as he aims at Samuel and Maria.]] | [[File:U900-PPK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Right view as he aims at Samuel and Maria.]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | ==Mauser Model 1943== | ||
The majority of German soldiers use [[M43 Spanish Mauser]]s. | The majority of German soldiers use [[M43 Spanish Mauser]]s. | ||
[[ | [[File:Mauser m43.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosquetón Mauser Coruña modelo 1943 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:U900-SpanishMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sentry ( | [[File:U900-SpanishMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A sentry (Jorres Risse) of Strasser's villa holds his Mauser.]] | ||
[[File:U900-SpanishMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another German soldier reports Gen. Strasser with his slinged rifle. Note the bayonet lug.]] | [[File:U900-SpanishMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another German soldier reports Gen. Strasser with his slinged rifle. Note the bayonet lug.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
Some accurate [[Karabiner 98k]] can be seen during Atze's vision of his execution. | Some accurate [[Karabiner 98k]] can be seen during Atze's vision of his execution. | ||
[[ | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:U900-Kar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The firing squad aims their carbines.]] | [[File:U900-Kar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The firing squad aims their carbines.]] | ||
[[File:U900-Kar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view. Note the hooded front sights.]] | [[File:U900-Kar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view. Note the hooded front sights.]] | ||
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==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The [[MP40]] is used by German troops at the Port of Toulon. Some crew members of the U-900 are also armed with this submachine gun. | The [[MP40]] is used by German troops at the Port of Toulon. Some crew members of the U-900 are also armed with this submachine gun. | ||
[[ | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[File:U900-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two crew members carry the MP in the background.]] | [[File:U900-MP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two crew members carry the MP in the background.]] | ||
[[File:U900-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sailor on the right points his MP at the trio.]] | [[File:U900-MP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sailor on the right points his MP at the trio.]] | ||
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==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
An [[MG34]] is briefly seen mounted in a watchtower at the Port. | An [[MG34]] is briefly seen mounted in a watchtower at the Port. | ||
[[ | [[File:MG34 Lafette.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:U900-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG34 in the tower next to its gunners. The marching | [[File:U900-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG34 in the tower next to its gunners. The marching column in the background carries MP40s]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone== | ==C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone== | ||
The U-900 front deck gun is a C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone. The submarine also | The U-900 front deck gun is a C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone. The submarine also portrays the ''[[U-571]]'' from the 2000 movie. | ||
[[File:U900-Deckgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:U900-Deckgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:U900-Deckgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:U900-Deckgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==AA Gun== | ==AA Gun== | ||
An unknown AA gun is mounted onboard. In the previous movie the submarine was armed with a [[2 cm Flak 38]]. | An unknown AA gun is mounted onboard. In the previous movie, the submarine was armed with a [[2 cm Flak 38]]. | ||
[[File:U900-RearGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:U900-RearGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:U900-RearGun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:U900-RearGun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
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U-900 is a 2008 German comedy movie directed by Sven Unterwaldt which mainly parodies the 1981 movie Das Boot. Essen, 1944. Black market trader Atze Schröder and his buddy Samuel hope for an early invasion of the Americans so that the war ends. But a chain of unfortunate circumstances ensures a hasty escape, which also joins actress Maria. It ends on the last available German submarine, the U-900, which is hijacked by the trio. The crew, however, is on a secret mission.
The following weapons were used in the film U-900:
Pistols
Walther P38
The Walther P38 pistol is used by General Strasser (Jürgen Schornagel) and Leutnant Block (Christian Kahrmann). During the mutiny, Oberleutnant Von Stetten (Götz Otto) takes briefly the pistol. LI (abbreviation for Leitender Ingenieur; Chief engineer) Grade (Sven Walser) then takes the Walther.
Walther PPK
Von Stetten's sidearm is a Walther PPK.
Rifles
Mauser Model 1943
The majority of German soldiers use M43 Spanish Mausers.
Karabiner 98k
Some accurate Karabiner 98k can be seen during Atze's vision of his execution.
Submachine Guns
MP40
The MP40 is used by German troops at the Port of Toulon. Some crew members of the U-900 are also armed with this submachine gun.
Machine Guns
MG34
An MG34 is briefly seen mounted in a watchtower at the Port.
Other
C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone
The U-900 front deck gun is a C35 88 / 45 Schiffskanone. The submarine also portrays the U-571 from the 2000 movie.
AA Gun
An unknown AA gun is mounted onboard. In the previous movie, the submarine was armed with a 2 cm Flak 38.