Murphy's War (1971)

World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.

Movie · Drama, War · 1h 47m · Rated 6.1/10 on TMDB · Released January 13, 1971

Overview

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.

Directed by Peter Yates

Cast

• Peter O'Toole as Murphy
• Siân Phillips as Hayden
• Philippe Noiret as Brezan
• Horst Janson as Lauchs
• John Hallam as Ellis
• Ingo Mogendorf as Voght
• John Clifford as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
• Harry Fielder as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
• George Roubicek as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
• Bob Simmons as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

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