Murphy's War(1971)
“World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.”
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.
Director
Peter Yates
Studio
Hemdale
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Hemdale • Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films • Bolívar Films
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What is Murphy's War about?▼
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.
Who directed Murphy's War?▼
Murphy's War was directed by Peter Yates and released in 1971. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Murphy's War?▼
Murphy's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Murphy's War?▼
The cast of Murphy's War includes Peter O'Toole as Murphy, Siân Phillips as Hayden, Philippe Noiret as Brezan, Horst Janson as Lauchs, John Hallam as Ellis and more.
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