Murphy's War
“World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
Murphy
Siân Phillips
Hayden
Philippe Noiret
Brezan
Horst Janson
Lauchs
John Hallam
Ellis
Ingo Mogendorf
Voght
John Clifford
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Harry Fielder
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
George Roubicek
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Bob Simmons
German Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Murphy's War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Michael Deeley-Peter Yates Films, Bolívar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
Stirling Silliphant, Max Catto
John Barry
Douglas Slocombe
Frank P. Keller, John Glen
Michael Deeley, Luis Guillermo Villegas Blanco, Nestor Lovera, Hernán Rubín
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yates
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Michael Deeley
Producer
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Glen
Editor
Luis Guillermo Villegas Blanco
Producer
Nestor Lovera
Producer
Hernán Rubín
Producer
Bob Simmons
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy's War
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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 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.
Who directed Murphy's War?
Murphy's War was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in Murphy's War?
The principal cast of Murphy's War includes Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson, John Hallam.
When was Murphy's War released and how long is it?
Murphy's War was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Murphy's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murphy's War was composed by John Barry.
Is Murphy's War based on a book or true story?
Murphy's War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Catto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murphy's War?
Murphy's War holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).