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Breaking out in the 1960s forRawhide,Clint Eastwood has since gone on to become one of the most successful and acclaimed faces in Hollywood. Boasting an illustrious career spanning the roles of actor, director, producer, and composer, theMillion Dollar Babystar has enough experience when it comes to the art of making movies and appraising the ones rightfully deserving.
In terms of the latter, he has earmarked a note of fame for a classic 1981 movie, terming it as a fine example of quality film-making.
Rather, the German action and war thriller had such an impact on him that he collaborated with its director, Wolfgang Petersen, in the times ahead. The acclaim for the latter director came largely because of his genius techniques that perfectly captured the tension and harrowing twist of fate suffered by those in action during wars.
Moreover, a ‘claustrophobic’ aspect in the nature of the film’s shoot gave Eastwood even more reason to fall in love and awe with it.
The Wolfgang Petersen movie that left Clint Eastwood impressed
In his decades-long career, German directorWolfgang Petersenhas earned several accolades for his flicks likeTroy, Poseidon,andAir Force One.However, he had already showcased his directorial prowess as early as 1981 withDas Boot.Furthermore, this movie also reached the eyes ofClint Eastwood, who then could not help but notice the intense atmosphere and detailed portrayal of submarine warfare.
Depicting the life and experience of the captain and crew aboard the German U-96 submarine during World War II, the director left no stone unturned in bringing out realism. For starters, a replica of the original submarine was made in such a way as to deliberately force the actors into a tight space and replicate the existing conditions during war times.
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In awe of that thought process, Eastwood,in talks with The Guardian, remarked,
I thought it was a very impressive piece of film work, especially under the claustrophobic conditions that they had to shoot it.
To emphasize further, Petersen kept his crew in those cramped quarters for almost the entirety of the shoot, without outside contact, making them grow rugged hair and beards naturally, while also keeping an eye out for their safety. As a result,Das Bootbrought out an incredible level of realism that still stands in a zone of its own.
Das Bootpaved the way forIn the Line of Fire
Recognizing the cinematic genius of Wolfgang Petersen inDas Boot,six Academy Awards nominations, including Best Director, came his way.
After raking in several awards across various events, the movie went on to install its director on the high pedestal of creative genius, finally bringing along Clint Eastwood, for an anticipated collaboration.
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Releasing in 1993,In the Line of Firehad Petersen direct Eastwood in a political action thriller. In the same round of talks, the latter had opened up thatDas Bootwas the flick that paved the road for them teaming up.
For instance, in deciding to work with Wolfgang Petersen on In the Line of Fire, I hadn’t seen any picture of his in some time, but I had always liked Das Boot.
Starring as a Secret Service agent,The Muleactor gave one of his best performances. In return, the movie won several award nominations, while also going on to become one of thehighest-rated movies by critics.
Das Bootis available to stream on fuboTv whereasIn the Line of Firecan be purchased on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, Vudu, AMC on Demand, and YouTube.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
