Murphy's War

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

1971 • 107 min • Drama · War

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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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Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

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61 Audience · 100 · 49%

An Irish sailor, the sole survivor of a U-boat attack in WWII, vows revenge on the German submarine. Rescued near the Orinoco, he plots to sink the U-boat with the help of a local administrator, embarking on a dangerous and obsessive quest.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

War violence and destruction
Obsessive pursuit of revenge

What it models well

Perseverance against odds
Courage in the face of danger
Resourcefulness

Talk about it after

The futility of revenge
The lasting impact of war
Defining heroism and obsession

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Top billed cast

Director: Peter Yates • Crew: Stirling Silliphant

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Reviewer notes

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_**WW2 tale of revenge in… Venezuela?**_ Near the end of WW2, a U-boat attack on the Orinoco River, Venezuela, leaves only one survivor, an Irish seaman (Peter O'Toole). After recovering at a Quaker mission, he intends on finding the Germans responsible and wiping them off the face of the Earth. Sian Phillips plays the Quaker doctor, Philippe Noiret a helpful local and Horst Janson the German captain.…
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