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Under Ten Flags

1960 · 110 min History War
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

"Under Ten Flags" is a WWII movie loosely based on the true story of the German navy commerce raider Atlantis, a converted Auxilliary Cruiser, and her Captain Bernhard Rogge. Atlantis, camouflaged as a merchant ship, cruised the South Seas ( Atlantic, Indian & Pacific) and sank or captured 22 merchant ships from May 1940 through November 22, 1941 when she was sunk by the British Cruiser HMS Devonshire. Rogge was one of the few German officers of flag rank who were not arrested by the Allies after the war ended. This was due to the very proper and ethical way he exercised his command of Atlantis. After the war he advanced to Rear Admiral in the West German Navy and became a high-ranking NATO commander.

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Original Title Sotto dieci bandiere
Year 1960
Country Italy, United States of America
Genre History, War
Director Duilio Coletti
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs its tension from the psychological duel between hunters and hunted, relying on the moral ambiguity of its protagonist. It explores the chivalric, almost anachronistic code of conduct maintained in the vast, lawless theater of ocean warfare.

What lingers after the final confrontation is a contemplation on the personal honor that can, paradoxically, survive within the machinery of total war. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Duilio Coletti

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With a focused mind, ideal for those drawn to historical nuance and maritime strategy over sheer spectacle.

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