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Murphy's War (1971)

Murphy's War (1971)
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Peter Yates directed this quirky World War II war drama starring Peter O'Toole as Murphy, an Irishman who survives the torpedoing of a merchantman ship off the jungle coast of Venezuela by a German U-boat. Murphy is rescued by French oil engineer, Louis Brezon (Philippe Noiret), who reluctantly takes Murphy to a nearby Quaker mission hospital. Nursed back to health by a missionary nurse (Sian Phillips), Murphy himself nurses a grudge against the German U-boat that blew up the British merchant ship. Meanwhile, a pilot is brought to the mission whose plane had been shot down by the Germans. He begs Murphy to find his airplane to keep it out of enemy hands. But after the pilot dies, Murphy has another idea -- to find the plane, locate the hated U-boat, and blow it to smithereens. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter O'TooleSian Phillips, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Yates
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Synopsis of Murphy's War

Peter Yates directed this quirky World War II war drama starring Peter O'Toole as Murphy, an Irishman who survives the torpedoing of a merchantman ship off the jungle coast of Venezuela by a German U-boat. Murphy is rescued by French oil engineer, Louis Brezon (Philippe Noiret), who reluctantly takes Murphy to a nearby Quaker mission hospital. Nursed back to health by a missionary nurse (Sian Phillips), Murphy himself nurses a grudge against the German U-boat that blew up the British merchant ship. Meanwhile, a pilot is brought to the mission whose plane had been shot down by the Germans. He begs Murphy to find his airplane to keep it out of enemy hands. But after the pilot dies, Murphy has another idea -- to find the plane, locate the hated U-boat, and blow it to smithereens. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Peter Yates
Writer(s):
Stirling Silliphant
Producer(s):
Michael Deeley
Categories:
War
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Tim S.

A likable little gem, with O'Toole's "Murphy" as an avenging rogue with an Ahab complex worth rooting for. It takes it's time, as few movies made today are. A unique take on WWll.

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Akhil K.

A really interesting movie. One of O'Toole's lesser known films no doubt. Strange, but makes you laugh at times. The ending is unexpected.

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John S.

Great "little movie" from the early 70's. I remember seeing this with my Dad at the movies. Well acted and shot in gorgeous Venezuela. This one aged very well like a good wine. I loved it back then and I loved seeing it again.

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