
Feature film — 1971
Murphy's War (1971)
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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A high-signal pick with 103 votes.
Hemdale / Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films / Bolívar Films
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Director: Peter Yates
On screen
Cast & crew

Peter O'Toole
Murphy

Siân Phillips
Hayden

Philippe Noiret
Brezan

Horst Janson
Lauchs

John Hallam
Ellis

Ingo Mogendorf
Voght
John Clifford
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Harry Fielder
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

George Roubicek
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Bob Simmons
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
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