Movie

Murphy's War (1971)

• PG
• January 13, 1971
• 1h 47m

• Drama
• War

“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.

Director

Peter Yates

Writers

Stirling Silliphant, Max Catto

Starring

Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret