Murphy’s War

Year: 1971

Runtime: 107 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Yates

WarDramaWar and historical adventureBravery in WarDisastrous voyages and heroic survival

Set in the closing days of World War II, the story follows Murphy, the sole survivor of a crew massacred by a German U‑boat. Rescued, he is taken to an abandoned mission station at the mouth of the Orinoco, where he plots revenge. Determined to sink the submarine by any means, he teams up with Louis, the local oil‑company manager, and launches a daring plan.

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