Murphy's War
"World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin."
Originally released in 1971. Murphy's War is a drama/war film. directed by Peter Yates.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, and Philippe Noiret
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (86 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Murphy
Siân Phillips
as Hayden
Philippe Noiret
as Brezan
Horst Janson
as Lauchs
John Hallam
as Ellis
Ingo Mogendorf
as Voght
John Clifford
as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Harry Fielder
as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
George Roubicek
as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Bob Simmons
as German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hemdale
- Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films
- Bolívar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphy's War about?
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 ...
Who directed Murphy's War?
Murphy's War was directed by Peter Yates.
How long is Murphy's War?
Murphy's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Murphy's War released?
Murphy's War was released on January 13, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murphy's War?
The main cast of Murphy's War includes Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson, John Hallam.