Action,Drama,Thriller,War
France,United States of America
U-571 is a 2000 war movie directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, and Bill Paxton. The movie is based on real events and fictionalizes the story of the capture of the Enigma machine by the US Navy during World War II.
The movie is set in 1942 and follows the crew of an American submarine, USS S-33, as they are sent on a mission to capture a German U-boat and acquire the Enigma machine used by the Germans to send coded messages. However, their mission is thwarted when a German depth charge damages their sub, forcing them to board the U-boat along with a British marine team.
As they try to find the Enigma machine, the American and British crew members face dangerous challenges from the German crew members, who are determined to prevent the Allies from capturing their war codes. Meanwhile, the damaged USS S-33 is at risk of sinking, and the survivors must find a way to be rescued before it's too late.
The movie is known for its intense action scenes and gripping plot, as the American and British crew members risk their lives to capture the Enigma machine and turn the tides of war. While the movie takes some liberties with the real events, it's generally well-regarded as an entertaining and suspenseful war movie.
