Cast and Crew of U-571

U-571

U-571, released in 2000, is a World War II submarine thriller that stars Matthew McConaughey as Lt. Andrew Tyler and Bill Paxton as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren. Upon its release, it received mixed reviews: praised for its tense underwater action and suspenseful atmosphere, but criticized for historical inaccuracies, particularly regarding the portrayal of American rather than British forces capturing the Enigma machine, which sparked controversy. Over time, the film's reputation has evolved; while not generally classified as a cult classic, it is often regarded as an entertaining, if somewhat dated, action thriller. Its intense action sequences and strong performances have earned it a status as an underrated gem among fans of war and submarine films, though it remains viewed as less nuanced compared to other entries in its genre.

Main Cast of U-571

Matthew McConaughey as Lt. Andrew Tyler

Matthew McConaughey

Lt. Andrew Tyler
Bill Paxton as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren

Bill Paxton

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitel as CPO Henry Klough

Harvey Keitel

CPO Henry Klough

Crew of U-571

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