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One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro makes a decision that was destined to go down in history: to save the 26 shipwrecked Belgians who otherwise would have drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and disembark them at the nearest safe harbor. To make room for them on board his submarine, he is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days, visible to the enemy forces and endangering his life and that of his men.
The Commander is a 2023 Italian war drama based on true events from WWII, following submarine captain Salvatore Todaro's decision to rescue 26 shipwrecked Belgian sailors at great personal risk. Released on October 31, 2023, the film chronicles a remarkable act of humanity during one of history's darkest periods.
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Pierfrancesco FavinoSalvatore Todaro
Massimiliano RossiVittorio Marcon
Johan HeldenberghGeorges Vogels
Silvia D'AmicoRina Todaro
Arturo MuselliDanilo Stiepovich
Giuseppe BrunettiGigino Magnifico
Gianluca Di GennaroVincenzo Stumpo
Johannes WirixJacques Reclercq
Pietro AngeliniIvano Leandri
Mario RussoSalvatore Minniti
Cecilia BertozziAnna
Paolo BonacelliBetti
Luke ChikovaniLeonardo Barletta
Lucas TavernierCaudron
Giulio GrecoDe Angelis

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When was The Commander released?
The Commander was released on October 31, 2023.
What is The Commander about?
The film tells the true story of Italian Royal Navy submarine captain Salvatore Todaro, who rescues 26 Belgian sailors from a sinking merchant ship during WWII and navigates his submarine on the surface for three days to reach safety, exposing his vessel and crew to enemy attack.
Is The Commander based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on real historical events from the early phases of World War II involving the Italian submarine Cappellini and its commander.
What genre is The Commander?
The Commander is a war history drama that focuses on a true act of heroism during WWII.














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