His epic naval dramas like 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' and 'Lawrence of Arabia' showcase military vessels and maritime warfare with grand cinematography.
Wolfgang Petersen GermanyHe directed 'Das Boot', the definitive submarine film that intensely explores naval vessel warfare and claustrophobic life aboard a U-boat.
Francis Ford Coppola United StatesHis films including 'The Informer' and documentaries featured naval vessels prominently, and he directed extensive WWII naval combat footage that defined the genre.