Murphy's War
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Murphy's War (1971)

27/01/1971
Drama, War
1h 47m

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

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.

  • Peter YatesDirector
  • Stirling SilliphantScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

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

Top Billed Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Murphy

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Hayden

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Brezan

Horst Janson

Horst Janson

Lauchs

John Hallam

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

Bob Simmons

German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

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