UK / USA,
1971, 107 min
(Alternative: 102 min)
Directed by:
Peter YatesScreenplay:
Stirling SilliphantCinematography:
Douglas SlocombeCast:
Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Horst Janson, John Hallam, George Roubicek, Harry FielderPlots(1)
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 lands on the shore somewhere on the river Orinoco delta and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat that has floated up by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louie, the islands Government Administrator. (Bounty Films)
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