Morituri
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Synopsis
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
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Morituri ≣ 1965 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-17
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Robert Crain
Yul Brynner
Captain Müller
Janet Margolin
Esther
Trevor Howard
Colonel Statter
Martin Benrath
Kruse
Hans Christian Blech
Donkeyman
Wally Cox
Dr. Ambach
Max Haufler
Branner
Rainer Penkert
Milkereit
William Redfield
Baldwin
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Martin Brandt
Nissen
Charles De Vries
Kurz
Carl Esmond
Busch
Martin Kosleck
Wilke
Norbert Schiller
Steward
Rick Traeger
Schultz
Ivan Triesault
Lt. Brandt
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Wicki
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taradash, Werner Jörg Lüddecke
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Morituri
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Arcola Pictures, Colony Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Wicki
Daniel Taradash, Werner Jörg Lüddecke
Jerry Goldsmith
Conrad Hall
Joseph Silver
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Wicki
Director
Daniel Taradash
Writer
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Joseph Silver
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morituri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Morituri about?
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
Who directed Morituri?
Morituri was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in Morituri?
The principal cast of Morituri includes Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Janet Margolin, Trevor Howard, Martin Benrath.
When was Morituri released and how long is it?
Morituri was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Morituri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morituri was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Morituri based on a book or true story?
Morituri is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Werner Jörg Lüddecke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Morituri?
Morituri holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).