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Murphy's War(1971)
Status: Released
Date: 1971-01-27
61%
80 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English, German.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
Venezuela
ProductionCompanies: 
Hemdale
Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films
Movie: Murphy's War
Top 10 Billed Cast
Peter O'Toole
Murphy
Siân Phillips
Hayden
Philippe Noiret
Brezan
Horst Janson
Lauchs
John Hallam
Ellis
Bob Simmons
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
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