Das Boot director Wolfgang Petersen dies aged 81
Wolfgang Petersen has died at the age of 81. The acclaimed filmmaker - who received two Oscar nominations for writing and directing the war epic 'Das Boot' - died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Brentwood, California, on Friday (12.08.22). The German-born director, producer and screenwriter made the switch to Hollywood following the success of 'Das Boot', and he worked with the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Morgan Freeman during his career. His films credits also included 'The NeverEnding Story', 'In the Line of Fire' and 'Air Force One'. However, Petersen admitte...