New war movie on the horizon.......

the ringo kid · Feb 7, 2015

Looks like we will sometime soon--have a new war movie to support. This one was a black-listed movie for some unkn reason? Anyway,Paramount Studios has acquired the rights tomake it and already has many people in place to start work on it.

The movie is: Bismarck--and is about the British fight dealing with that German battleship. Im looking forward to seeing this one. The story is based on an actual mans story. This man was on a ship that was sunk--then later he was sent as a replacement on another ship--who eventually has to face the Bismarck.

Thats all I know as of now.

Cleveland48 · Feb 7, 2015

I'll be in for it. Would love for them to make a movie about the Bismarck

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M1A · Feb 7, 2015

Feb. 1960. "Sink the Bismarck"

5Wire · Feb 7, 2015

I think this was in the movie's score.

Dennis The B · Feb 7, 2015

"Sink The Bismarck" was a bit overacted by some of the actors in it, but it's a great story, and just goes to show how vulnerable naval forces are without air cover.

I've seen a number of stories about the fight on the History and Military History channels. I remember the interviews with one of the three surviving crewmen of HMS Hood. Amazing story of survival.

Hope the project comes to fruition.

Cyrano · Feb 7, 2015

If you want to read about it, there's a good book: "The Bismark Episode". By Capt Russell Grenfel, RN. Long out of print.

Kernel Crittenden · Feb 8, 2015

Dennis The B said:
...just goes to show how vulnerable naval forces are without air cover.

Why's that? Not a single ship in the engagements that resulted from of Bismark's break out into the Atlantic was sunk by an airplane.

zzzippper · Feb 8, 2015

Kernel Crittenden said:
Why's that? Not a single ship in the engagements that resulted from of Bismark's break out into the Atlantic was sunk by an airplane.

Bismarck was crippled by a Swordfish, the only weapon the could reach her at the time.

the ringo kid · Feb 8, 2015

5Wire said:
I think this was in the movie's score.

Believe it or not? I was friends with and corresponded wth the Bismarcks fourth gunnery officer. He was: Baron Burkhard Freiherr von Mullenheim-Rechburg.

BTW,he was one of few officers who never use the nazi salute either. That used to tick off some of his superiors too.

cmort666 · Feb 8, 2015

Does anybody know if they're still working on the "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" movie or has that been shelved?

the ringo kid · Feb 8, 2015

I havent heard of that one but I have a friend in production that might be able to find out. This may take awhile before he gets back with me...It almost sounds to me like its another black-listed movie...since it deals with war.

cmort666 · Feb 8, 2015

the ringo kid said:
I havent heard of that one but I have a friend in production that might be able to find out. This may take awhile before he gets back with me...It almost sounds to me like its another black-listed movie...since it deals with war.

"The Great Raid" was on last night. As I recall, when it came out, some product of generations of incest and foetal alcohol syndrome condemned it as "one sided". He must have REALLY hated "Schindler's List"...

the ringo kid · Feb 8, 2015

cmort666 said:
"The Great Raid" was on last night. As I recall, when it came out, some product of generations of incest and foetal alcohol syndrome condemned it as "one sided". He must have REALLY hated "Schindler's List"...

These and those bashing American Sniper--are probably the same crowd.

Anyway, ill contact my friend Tim--who is also in production and works for one of the studios and see if he can find anything out? About a year or so ago--he was the one who told me that a possible remake for: Decision Before Dawn--was in the works. This one sadly--has been shelved again.

walkin jack · Feb 8, 2015

Any war movie that is based upon actual event always has the potential for being a good movie it all depends on a lot of things; Screen play, Production design, director, actors, etc.

I'll be keepin' an eye peeled for this'n.

the ringo kid · Feb 8, 2015

Walkin' Jack said:
Any war movie that is based upon actual event always has the potential for being a good movie it all depends on a lot of things; Screen play, Production design, director, actors, etc.

I'll be keepin' an eye peeled for this'n.

I didnt recognize ant names I saw associated with it--I THINK its an all British crew? no pun intended.

Soon as I can, Ill write the names down associated with this one-then post.

zzzippper · Feb 8, 2015

the ringo kid said:
Believe it or not? I was friends with and corresponded wth the Bismarcks fourth gunnery officer. He was: Baron Burkhard Freiherr von Mullenheim-Rechburg.

BTW,he was one of few officers who never use the nazi salute either. That used to tick off some of his superiors too.

Raeder and Doenitz, among many others, tried very hard to keep the Kriegsmarine apolitical. It cost them for influence with Hitler ingoing up against Goering.

M1A · Feb 8, 2015

5Wire said:
I think this was in the movie's score.

The sound track was in orchestral style by Clifton Parker. The movie did inspire the Johnny Horton song.

the ringo kid · Feb 8, 2015

zzzippper said:
Raeder and Doenitz, among many others, tried very hard to keep the Kriegsmarine apolitical. It cost them for influence with Hitler ingoing up against Goering.

Tiotally true. And those like: Erich Topp and Kretschmar--two of their top scoring Uboat aces--were forced to give up their membership with the nazi party if they wanted to remain serving as officers in the Kriegsmarine?

M1A · Feb 8, 2015

I think only three kraut sailors survived. That's from distant memory. Sometimes a bit faulty.

Dennis The B · Feb 8, 2015

M1A said:
I think only three kraut sailors survived. That's from distant memory. Sometimes a bit faulty.

There were over 100 Kriegsmarines saved by British ships. However, a report was received that U Boats were in the area, and rescue operations were canceled, causing a large number of Kriegsmarines to be left stranded at sea.

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