Murphy's War

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

Jan 15 1971 PG-13 1h 47m
Drama, War

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.

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 lands on the shore somewhere on the river Orinoco delta and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat that has floated up by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louie, the islands Government Administrator.

Written by

Max Catto, Stirling Silliphant

Directed by

Peter Yates

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films, Hemdale, Paramount

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
4,160
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA