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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name =Murphy's War | |||
|picture = Murpwar.jpeg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] United Kingdom | |||
|director = [[ Peter Yates]] | |||
|date= 1971 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio= Hemdale | |||
|distributor=Paramount Pictures | |||
|character1= Tom Stall / Joey Cusack | |||
|actor1=[[Peter O'Toole]] | |||
|character2=Dr. Hayden | |||
|actor2=Siân Phillips | |||
|character3=Louis Brezon | |||
|actor3=[[Philippe Noiret]] | |||
|character4= Captain Lauchs | |||
|actor4=[[Horst Janson]] | |||
|character5= | |||
|actor5= | |||
}} | |||
'''''Murphy's War''''' is a 1971 war film directed by [[Peter Yates]] (''[[Bullitt]]'') starring [[Peter O'Toole]], [[Philippe Noiret]] and Siân Phillips. Mostly shot on location on the Orinoco River in Venezuela, with the Venezuelan Navy providing the submarine used in the film. | '''''Murphy's War''''' is a 1971 war film directed by [[Peter Yates]] (''[[Bullitt]]'') starring [[Peter O'Toole]], [[Philippe Noiret]] and Siân Phillips. Mostly shot on location on the Orinoco River in Venezuela, with the Venezuelan Navy providing the submarine used in the film. | ||
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==MG34== | ==MG34== | ||
The unnamed German U-boat is armed with twin [[MG34]]s in an anti-aircraft mount for anti-aircraft and anti-personnel use. | The unnamed German U-boat is armed with twin [[MG34]]s in an anti-aircraft mount for anti-aircraft and anti-personnel use. | ||
[[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Mg-34.jpg|thumb|450px|none|MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_MG34_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner fires on an attacking Grumman J2F Duck.]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_MG34_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner fires on an attacking Grumman J2F Duck.]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_MG34_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner with MG34s at the ready.]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_MG34_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunner with MG34s at the ready.]] | ||
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==Bofors 40mm== | ==Bofors 40mm== | ||
The unnamed German U-boat is armed with one [[Bofors 40mm]], which appears to have been knocked out of action by Murphy's air attack. | The unnamed German U-boat is armed with one [[Bofors 40mm]], which appears to have been knocked out of action by Murphy's air attack. | ||
[[Image:40mm_bofors.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:40mm_bofors.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a Boffin mounting - 40x311mmR]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_Bofors_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 40mm Bofors firing. This appears to be fake muzzel flash, since the ammo hopper appears to be empty.]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_Bofors_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 40mm Bofors firing. This appears to be fake muzzel flash, since the ammo hopper appears to be empty.]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_Bofors_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_Bofors_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Browning AN/M2== | ==Browning AN/M2== | ||
The Grumman J2F Duck is armed with a damaged [[Browning AN/M2]]. | The Grumman J2F Duck is armed with a damaged [[Browning AN/M2]]. | ||
[[Image:ANM230flexible.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:ANM230flexible.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning AN/M2, flexible mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[Image:MWbrowning1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning in the rear seat of the Grumman J2F Duck. The damaged barrel is seen here.]] | [[Image:MWbrowning1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning in the rear seat of the Grumman J2F Duck. The damaged barrel is seen here.]] | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
German sailors are armed with [[MP40]] submachine guns. | German sailors are armed with [[MP40]] submachine guns. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MWmp40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sailor armed with an MP40 guards Dr. Hayden (Siân Phillips, who was Mrs. [[Peter O'Toole]] at the time).]] | [[Image:MWmp40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sailor armed with an MP40 guards Dr. Hayden (Siân Phillips, who was Mrs. [[Peter O'Toole]] at the time).]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_MP40_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another sailor guards Dr. Hayden in another scene. (All this fuss over a female Quaker doctor.)]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_MP40_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another sailor guards Dr. Hayden in another scene. (All this fuss over a female Quaker doctor.)]] | ||
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==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
German sailors are armed with [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | German sailors are armed with [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:MWlndingprtyjpg.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Members of a landing party armed with K98ks. Many of the extras playing German sailors were local Peace Corps volunteers who donated their pay to local charities.]] | [[Image:MWlndingprtyjpg.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Members of a landing party armed with K98ks. Many of the extras playing German sailors were local Peace Corps volunteers who donated their pay to local charities.]] | ||
[[Image:MurphysWar_K98k_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lauchs issues orders to crewmen armed with K98ks.]] | [[Image:MurphysWar_K98k_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lauchs issues orders to crewmen armed with K98ks.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 23 January 2016
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Murphy's War is a 1971 war film directed by Peter Yates (Bullitt) starring Peter O'Toole, Philippe Noiret and Siân Phillips. Mostly shot on location on the Orinoco River in Venezuela, with the Venezuelan Navy providing the submarine used in the film.
The following weapons were used in the film Murphy's War:
MG34
The unnamed German U-boat is armed with twin MG34s in an anti-aircraft mount for anti-aircraft and anti-personnel use.
Oerlikon 20mm Cannon
The unnamed German U-boat is armed with twin Oerlikon 20mm Cannons in an anti-aircraft mount.
Bofors 40mm
The unnamed German U-boat is armed with one Bofors 40mm, which appears to have been knocked out of action by Murphy's air attack.
Browning AN/M2
The Grumman J2F Duck is armed with a damaged Browning AN/M2.
MP40
German sailors are armed with MP40 submachine guns.
Luger P08
Captain Lauchs (Horst Janson) carries a Luger P08 as a sidearm.
Karabiner 98k
German sailors are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Mauser HSc
One of the sailors is armed with a Mauser HSc.
Trivia
Grumman J2F Duck
Half of the film involves Murphy (Peter O'Toole) repairing and flying the Grumman J2F Duck attached to his former ship. The aircraft used in the film is now on display at the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
"U-boat"
The unnamed German U-boat was "played" by ARV Carite (S-11) (formerly the USS Tilefish (SS-307)), provided by the Venezuelan Navy.
Torpedo
Murphy makes use of a beached torpedo fired by the U-boat.
