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Feature film — 1971

Murphy's War (1971)

6.11h 47mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 103 votes.

Hemdale / Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films / Bolívar Films

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Director: Peter Yates

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Cast & crew

Peter O'Toole as Murphy

Peter O'Toole

Murphy

Siân Phillips as Hayden

Siân Phillips

Hayden

Philippe Noiret as Brezan

Philippe Noiret

Brezan

Horst Janson as Lauchs

Horst Janson

Lauchs

John Hallam as Ellis

John Hallam

Ellis

Ingo Mogendorf as Voght

Ingo Mogendorf

Voght

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John Clifford

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

H

Harry Fielder

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

George Roubicek as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

George Roubicek

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Bob Simmons as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Bob Simmons

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

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