Johann 'Das Gespenst' — Das Boot Character Profile

About Johann 'Das Gespenst'

Chief machinist who suffers a severe panic attack when the submarine is forced below its test depth during depth charge attacks, requiring physical restraint. He is later killed in the Christmas Eve bombing raid.

Character Facts

Played by

Erwin Leder

Appears in

Das Boot (1981)

Role

Supporting

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