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Murphy's War

Not Rated
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6.1/10(75 ratings)

Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. He is rescued, and ends up at a forgotten mission station near the mouth of the Orinoco, and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louis, the administrator of the local oil company.

01-27-1971
1h 47m
Murphy's War
Backdrop for Murphy's War

Main Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Murphy

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Hayden

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Brezan

Horst Janson

Horst Janson

Lauchs

John Hallam

John Hallam

Ellis

Voght

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Peter Yates
Production:
Hemdale, Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films, Bolívar Films

Key Crew

Director:
Peter Yates
Screenplay:
Stirling Silliphant
Producer:
Michael Deeley
Director of Photography:
Douglas Slocombe
Editor:
John Glen

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB
Filming:
GB; VE
Languages:
en