Sink the Bismarck!
1960, English. Directed by Lewis Gilbert.
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The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lewis GilbertDirector
- Kenneth MoreCaptain Jonathan Shepard
- Dana WynterWRNS Second Officer Anne Davis
- Carl MöhnerCaptain Lindemann - 'Bismarck'
- Laurence NaismithFirst Sea Lord Admiral Sir Dudley Pound
- Geoffrey KeenAssistant Chief of the Naval Staff (A.C.N.S.)
- Karl StepanekAdmiral Lutjens - 'Bismarck'
- Michael HordernAdmiral Sir John Tovey, Commander-in-Chief - 'King George'
- Maurice DenhamCommander Richards
- Michael GoodliffeCaptain Banister
- Esmond KnightCaptain Leach - 'Prince of Wales'
- Jack WatlingRNVR Signals Officer
- Jack GwillimCaptain Wilfrid Patterson - 'King George V'
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edmund H. North
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What Sink the Bismarck! is based on
Sink the Bismarck! is adapted from a novel.
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Sink the Bismarck!: quick answers
Is Sink the Bismarck! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sink the Bismarck!?
Sink the Bismarck! runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Sink the Bismarck! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sink the Bismarck!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sink the Bismarck! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sink the Bismarck! is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sink the Bismarck! on?
Sink the Bismarck! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sink the Bismarck!?
If you liked Sink the Bismarck!, try Greyhound, The Battle of the River Plate, In Which We Serve.
Who directed Sink the Bismarck!?
Sink the Bismarck! (1960) was directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Kenneth More, Dana Wynter, Carl Möhner.
What is Sink the Bismarck! based on?
Sink the Bismarck! is adapted from a novel.