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Murphy's War (1971)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Yates
  • Profile picture of Peter O'Toole
    Murphy Peter O'Toole
  • Profile picture of Siân Phillips
    Hayden Siân Phillips
  • Profile picture of Philippe Noiret
    Brezan Philippe Noiret
  • Profile picture of Horst Janson
    Lauchs Horst Janson
  • Profile picture of John Hallam
    Ellis John Hallam
  • Profile picture of Bob Simmons
    German Submarine Crewman (uncredited) Bob Simmons

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Keywords

  • submarine
  • world war ii
  • revenge
  • crane
  • sole survivor
  • irishman