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Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this?
Posted by: cate ()
Date: November 28, 2002 02:18PM

<HTML>The breakdown happened to the other ERA, Franz, in the book, who is described as surly, and the less reliable and competent of the two. It is a more low key incident too. It is made clear that Der Alte holds 'Johann' in the highest regard, for his steadiness and ability.

Petersen obviously made these changes for dramatic purposes, wanting to keep the deeper character development within the principle members of his cast, to concentrate the dramatic focus. He did similar things with other crew members like Frenssen and Pilgrim.

So I would say Steve is probably right - Hans Johannsen and his family might well have been displeased that such a clearly identifiable, courageous, and highly decorated individual is shown breaking down under pressure.

I never heard that he tried to sue though, assuming he was still living when the film ws released - though I think he might have had sound legal grounds on which to do so. (Would have done in English law anyway.)

Cate</HTML>

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Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Mikko 11/26/2002 08:45PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Steve Roberts 11/27/2002 12:30PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Woody 11/27/2002 10:08PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Steve Roberts 11/28/2002 12:28PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Mikko 11/28/2002 10:18AM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? cate 11/28/2002 02:18PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Steve Roberts 11/29/2002 11:10AM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Mikko 11/29/2002 04:55PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? cate 11/29/2002 06:56PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Mikko 11/30/2002 11:16PM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? cate 12/02/2002 07:36AM
Re: Johann in Das Boot -- did you know this? Mikko 12/02/2002 12:48PM


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