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6.2Murphy 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.
Released: 1971-01-13107 minDir: Peter YatesDrama, War
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as Murphy
- Siân Phillips as Hayden
- Philippe Noiret as Brezan
- Horst Janson as Lauchs
- John Hallam as Ellis
- Ingo Mogendorf as Voght
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Key dates
- Published
- September 1978
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- submarine warfare
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenwriter
- Stirling Silliphant
- Cast member
- Bob Simmons
- Composer
- John Barry
- Producer
- Michael Deeley
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1970s war adventure films1971 British films1971 English-language films1971 filmsBritish aviation filmsBritish films about revengeBritish war adventure filmsEnglish-language war adventure filmsFilms based on British novelsFilms directed by Peter YatesFilms scored by John Barry (composer)Films scored by Ken Thorne