Who is Lt. Andrew Tyler in U-571?

Matthew McConaughey plays Lt. Andrew Tyler in the film.

When a German U-571 submarine with a sophisticated encryption machine onboard is sunk during a World War II battle at sea, the Allies send an American Navy force led by Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) to retrieve it for study. Boarding the German ship, the Americans' cover as a rescue force is quickly blown. Forced to take the crew hostage, the Americans lay their explosives and prepare to destroy the German vessel before the Nazis can send naval backup.

U-571

Name: U-571
Duration: 116
Rating: 62

NR 1 hr 56 min

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How long is U-571?: U-571 is 1 hr 56 min long.

Who directed U-571?: Jonathan Mostow

Who is Lt. Andrew Tyler in U-571?: Matthew McConaughey plays Lt. Andrew Tyler in the film.

What is U-571 about?: When a German U-571 submarine with a sophisticated encryption machine onboard is sunk during a World War II battle at sea, the Allies send an American Navy force led by Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) to retrieve it for study. Boarding the German ship, the Americans' cover as a rescue force is quickly blown. Forced to take the crew hostage, the Americans lay their explosives and prepare to destroy the German vessel before the Nazis can send naval backup.