United Kingdom / Jan 13, 1971 / 12 / London
World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.
1h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Harry Fielder | German Submarine Crewman (uncredited) |
| George Roubicek | German Submarine Crewman (uncredited) |
| Bob Simmons | German Submarine Crewman (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaWar
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Murphy's War |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, Venezuela |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Hemdale, Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films, Bolívar Films |
| Release date | 13 gennaio 1971 |
| Production | Michael Deeley, Luis Guillermo Villegas Blanco, Nestor Lovera, Hernán Rubín |
| Writer | Max Catto, Stirling Silliphant |
| Editing | Frank P. Keller, John Glen |
| Cinematography | Douglas Slocombe |
| Assistant directors | Luis Armando Roche, Peter Yates |
| Lighting | Brian Smith |
| Camera operators | Douglas Slocombe |
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| Additional photography | Douglas Slocombe |
| Production design | Javier Lovera |
| Art direction | Javier Lovera |
| Set decoration | Javier Lovera |
| Music | John Barry, Robin Gregory |
| Sound | Robin Gregory, John Barry |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Jan 27, 1971 / U
United States / Jul 01, 1971 / PG / Originally rated GP
Venezuela / Oct 27, 1971 / Teatros Humboldt, Altamira, Metropolitano y Andrés Bello de Caracas.
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Brazil / Jan 01, 1972 / e 12
Portugal / Jan 02, 1972 / e 12
Hungary / Aug 03, 1972 / 16
Physical media
France / Aug 22, 2007 / U / DVD
Netherlands / Oct 12, 2009 / 12 / DVD
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