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Murphy's War

1971PG1h 47m6.1 / 10

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

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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Murphy's War opened in theaters July 1, 1971. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about Murphy's War

Cast

Peter O'TooleMurphy
Siân PhillipsHayden
Philippe NoiretBrezan
Horst JansonLauchs
John HallamEllis
Ingo MogendorfVoght
John CliffordGerman Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Harry FielderGerman Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Credits

Directed by
Peter Yates
Written by
Stirling Silliphant, Max Catto

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • HemdaleUnited States
  • Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films
  • Bolívar FilmsVenezuela

Themes

craneirishmanrevengesole survivorsubmarineworld war ii