Murphy's War

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.

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Release date

13 Jan 1971

Runtime

1 h 47 min

• TMDB 6.1

Genres

• Drama
• War

Director

Peter Yates

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Countries

• GB
• VE

Cast

Peter O'Tooleas MurphySiân Phillipsas HaydenPhilippe Noiretas BrezanHorst Jansonas LauchsJohn Hallamas EllisIngo Mogendorfas VoghtJCJohn Cliffordas German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)HFHarry Fielderas German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)George Roubicekas German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)Bob Simmonsas German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Writers

Stirling Silliphant

Cinematography

Douglas Slocombe

Studios

HHemdaleMDMichael Deeley-Peter Yates FilmsBolívar Films

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