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Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose WWII submarine epic “Das Boot” propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films “In the Line of Fire,” “Air Force One”

German director Wolfgang Petersen, who achieved international fame with films "Das Boot," "Outbreak" and "Air Force One," has died from pancreatic cancer, a spokeswoman said. He was 81.

German director moved on from war epic to Hollywood action blockbusters

Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose World War II submarine epic “Das Boot” propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films “In the Line of Fire,” “Air Force One” and “The Perfect Storm,” has died. He was 81.

Das Boot director Wolfgang Petersen dead at 81

German director Wolfgang Petersen has died from pancreatic cancer at age 81.

Hollywood director Wolfgang Petersen left a legacy of critical work to complement a full life.

German director Wolfgang Petersen, who achieved international fame with films "Das Boot," "Outbreak" and "Air Force One," has died from pancreatic cancer, a

Heralded as an anti-war masterpiece, Das Boot was nominated for six Oscars.

He is survived by his son Daniel, wife Berit, and 2 grandchildren, Maja and Julien