Under Ten Flags (1960)

Name: Under Ten Flags
Genre: History, War
Released: 1960
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Van Heflin, Charles Laughton, Mylène Demongeot, John Ericson, Cecil Parker

1h 50m Italy, United States of America

History War

Plot

"Under Ten Flags" chronicles the exploits of the German navy’s commerce raider Atlantis during World War II. Captained by Bernhard Rogge, this disguised auxiliary cruiser prowls the South Seas, successfully sinking or capturing 22 merchant vessels between May 1940 and November 1941. The narrative captures Rogge’s strategic brilliance and ethical leadership, which ultimately spared him from post-war arrest, unlike many of his peers. After the conflict, he rose to the rank of Rear Admiral in the West German Navy and became a prominent NATO commander, showcasing a complex figure amidst the war's chaos.

Cast

Van Heflin Charles Laughton Mylène Demongeot John Ericson Cecil Parker Folco Lulli Alex Nicol Liam Redmond Eleonora Rossi Drago Ralph Truman Grégoire Aslan Peter Carsten Gian Maria Volonté Gérard Herter Dieter Eppler