Morituri(1965)
“Must mean something unusual”
Overview
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
Director
Bernhard Wicki
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Marlon Brando
as Robert Crain
Yul Brynner
as Captain Müller
Janet Margolin
as Esther
Trevor Howard
as Colonel Statter
Martin Benrath
as Kruse
Hans Christian Blech
as Donkeyman
Wally Cox
as Dr. Ambach
Max Haufler
as Branner
Rainer Penkert
as Milkereit
William Redfield
as Baldwin
Oscar Beregi Jr.
as Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Martin Brandt
as Nissen
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Arcola Pictures • Colony Productions
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Where can I watch Morituri?▼
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What is Morituri about?▼
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
Who directed Morituri?▼
Morituri was directed by Bernhard Wicki and released in 1965. It is a action, drama, thriller, war film.
How long is Morituri?▼
Morituri has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Morituri?▼
The cast of Morituri includes Marlon Brando as Robert Crain, Yul Brynner as Captain Müller, Janet Margolin as Esther, Trevor Howard as Colonel Statter, Martin Benrath as Kruse and more.
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