Murphy's War (1971)

6.2/10 107 min Drama War

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.

Cast

Peter O'Toole

Murphy

Siân Phillips

Hayden

Philippe Noiret

Brezan

Horst Janson

Lauchs

John Hallam

Ellis

Ingo Mogendorf

Voght

George Roubicek

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Bob Simmons

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

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