Morituri (1965)
Morituri is a 1965 action movie directed by Bernhard Wicki, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner and Janet Margolin.
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
Quick answers
What is Morituri about?
A German living in India during World War II is blackmailed by the English to impersonate an SS officer on board a cargo ship leaving Japan for Germany carrying a large supply of rubber for tyres. His mission is to disable the scuttling charges so the captain cannot sink the ship if they are stopped by English warships.
When was Morituri released?
Morituri was released on 24 August 1965.
How long is Morituri?
Morituri runs 2h 3m.
Who made Morituri?
Morituri was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Cast
- Marlon Brando as Robert Crain
- Yul Brynner as Captain Müller
- Janet Margolin as Esther
- Trevor Howard as Colonel Statter
- Martin Benrath as Kruse
- Hans Christian Blech as Donkeyman
- Wally Cox as Dr. Ambach
- Max Haufler as Branner
- Rainer Penkert as Milkereit
- William Redfield as Baldwin
- Oscar Beregi Jr. as Admiral
- Martin Brandt as Nissen