


Film · Released
Murphy's War
“World War Two was just ending. World War Murphy is about to begin.”
Murphy's War at a glance
Murphy's War is a 1971 drama and war film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1971-01-13
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 · 103 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmMurphy 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.
Cast
10 names
Peter O'TooleMurphy
Siân PhillipsHayden
Philippe NoiretBrezan
Horst JansonLauchs
John HallamEllis
Ingo MogendorfVoght
George RoubicekGerman Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Bob SimmonsGerman Submarine Crewman (uncredited)Questions about Murphy's War
Quick answersWhere can I watch Murphy's War in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Murphy's War is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Murphy's War suitable for children?
Murphy's War is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is Murphy's War?
Murphy's War runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Murphy's War trailer?
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