In this World War II action thriller, American reconnaissance agents learn that a German submarine is sinking. The doomed ship carries an Enigma Machine, a special coding device that allows high-level Axis forces to send messages that can't be read without a similar encryption mechanism. Obtaining a working Enigma device would be invaluable for the Allied war effort, so a U.S. sub is sent out to rescue the machine. However, German forces have already picked up the sub's distress signal and are en route to rescue their comrades. U-571 features a distinguished cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi. Mark Deming, Rovi
- Genre: Military & War
- Category Combat Films, Sea Adventure, War Adventure
- Theme: Heroic Mission, Race Against Time, War At Sea
- Studio: Universal Studios
- Language: French, English
- Subtitle Language: English
- Picture Format: widescreen
- Format: DVD
- Release Date: April 22, 2012
- Lead Actor: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Weber
- Supporting Actor: David Keith, Terrence "T.C." Carson, Jack Noseworthy, Tom Guiry, Thomas Kretschmann, Matthew Settle, Erik Palladino, Dave Power, Will Estes, Derk Cheetwood
- Director: Jonathan Mostow
awards
- Awards: Academy Awards (1)
- Winner: Academy Awards, Best Sound Effects Editing, 2000, Johnny Johnson
- Nominations: Academy Awards (1)
- Nominee: Academy Awards, Best Sound, 2000, Steve Maslow, Ivan Sharrock, Rick Kline, Gregg Landaker
