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Murphy's War (1971)

1h 47m

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Murphy's War (1971)

Name: Murphy's War
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1971-01-27

1h 47m

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January 27, 1971
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Plot.

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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Details.

Release Date
January 27, 1971

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 47m

Content Rating
PG

Filming Locations
Malta

Genres
Drama War & Politics

Last updated: 2025-04-14

This Movie Is About.

revenge

crane

sole survivor

irishman

world war ii

submarine

Wiki.

Murphy's War is an Eastmancolor 1971 Panavision war film starring Peter O'Toole and Siân Phillips. It was directed by Peter Yates, based on the 1969 novel by Max Catto. The film's cinematographer was Douglas Slocombe.

The film is set in Venezuela during World War II and focuses on a stubborn survivor of a sunken merchant ship who is consumed in his quest for revenge and retribution against the Nazi German submarine that sank his ship and slaughtered the survivors.