Murphy's War

1971 · directed by Peter Yates

Rating

64/100

Hit

no

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.

Murphy's War (1971), directed by Peter Yates, rates 64/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Peter O'Toole
• Siân Phillips
• Philippe Noiret
• Horst Janson
• John Hallam
• Ingo Mogendorf
• John Clifford
• Harry Fielder
• George Roubicek
• Bob Simmons

Crew

• Douglas Slocombe — Director of Photography
• Frank P. Keller — Editor
• John Glen — Editor
• Stirling Silliphant — Screenplay

More from Peter Yates

1. The Dresser (1983) — 83/100 · hit
2. Breaking Away (1979) — 82/100 · hit
3. The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) — 80/100 · hit
4. Bullitt (1968) — 79/100
5. Robbery (1967) — 73/100
6. The Hot Rock (1972) — 70/100

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