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Under Ten Flags (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1960, Under Ten Flags is a war and history film directed by Duilio Coletti, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. "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.

Who’s in it. Under Ten Flags stars Van Heflin as Captain Bernhard Rogge, Charles Laughton as Admiral Russell, Mylène Demongeot as Zizi and John Ericson as Lieutenant Krüger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Under Ten Flags has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Ten Flags page.

If you liked it. Fans of Under Ten Flags tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Under Ten Flags (1960)?
In US, Under Ten Flags is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Under Ten Flags worth watching?
Under Ten Flags holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Under Ten Flags?
Under Ten Flags stars Van Heflin, Charles Laughton, Mylène Demongeot, John Ericson and Cecil Parker.
When was Under Ten Flags released?
Under Ten Flags was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.