Question 1

What real-life submarines are featured in In Enemy Hands?

Accepted Answer

The U-429 was a real German WWII submarine transferred to the Italian Navy, but never saw combat. The real USS Swordfish was lost with all hands near Okinawa.

Question 2

Why was the film originally titled 'U-Boat' and then changed?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally released as 'U-Boat' by Artisan Entertainment, but another film with the same title had recently come out. After Lionsgate purchased it, the title was changed to 'In Enemy Hands'.

Question 3

Which actors from In Enemy Hands also appeared together in Down Periscope?

Accepted Answer

William H. Macy, Lauren Holly, and the USS Swordfish also appear in Down Periscope (1996).

Question 4

Who plays the German U-boat captain in In Enemy Hands?

Accepted Answer

Til Schweiger plays Kapitän Jonas Herdt, the German U-boat captain.

Question 5

What is the premise of In Enemy Hands?

Accepted Answer

At the height of Hitler's U-boat war, the crew of the USS Swordfish are taken prisoner aboard U-boat 429 and forced to join their German captors to fight for survival.

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