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Morituri

  • 19651965
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
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Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Trevor Howard, and Janet Margolin in Morituri (1965)
A war pacifist is blackmailed to pose as an SS officer and to disable the scuttling explosives on freighter carrying rubber cargo to be captured by the Allies.
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A war pacifist is blackmailed to pose as an SS officer and to disable the scuttling explosives on freighter carrying rubber cargo to be captured by the Allies.A war pacifist is blackmailed to pose as an SS officer and to disable the scuttling explosives on freighter carrying rubber cargo to be captured by the Allies.A war pacifist is blackmailed to pose as an SS officer and to disable the scuttling explosives on freighter carrying rubber cargo to be captured by the Allies.

IMDb RATING
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3.9K
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  • Director
    • Bernhard Wicki
  • Writers
    • Werner Jörg Lüddecke(novel)
    • Daniel Taradash(screenplay)
    • Walon Green(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Yul Brynner
    • Janet Margolin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bernhard Wicki
  • Writers
    • Werner Jörg Lüddecke(novel)
    • Daniel Taradash(screenplay)
    • Walon Green(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Yul Brynner
    • Janet Margolin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 nominations total

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Robert Crainas Robert Crain
    Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner
    • Captain Muelleras Captain Mueller
    Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin
    • Esther Levyas Esther Levy
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Colonel Statteras Colonel Statter
    Martin Benrath
    Martin Benrath
    • Kruseas Kruse
    Hans Christian Blech
    Hans Christian Blech
    • Donkeymanas Donkeyman
    Wally Cox
    Wally Cox
    • Dr. Ambachas Dr. Ambach
    Max Haufler
    • Branneras Branner
    Rainer Penkert
    • Milkereitas Milkereit
    William Redfield
    William Redfield
    • Baldwinas Baldwin
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    • Admiralas Admiral
    • (as Oscar Beregi)
    Martin Brandt
    Martin Brandt
    • Nissenas Nissen
    Charles De Vries
    • Kurzas Kurz
    Carl Esmond
    Carl Esmond
    • Buschas Busch
    Martin Kosleck
    Martin Kosleck
    • Wilkeas Wilke
    Norbert Schiller
    Norbert Schiller
    • Stewardas Steward
    Robert Sorrells
    • Koenigeras Koeniger
    Rick Traeger
    • Schultzas Schultz
    • Director
      • Bernhard Wicki
    • Writers
      • Werner Jörg Lüddecke(novel)
      • Daniel Taradash(screenplay)
      • Walon Green(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Daniel Bruce <danbec@one.net.au>
    • sabotage
    • world war two
    • german
    • rubber
    • cargo ship
    • 71 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • 'MORITURI' must mean something different
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brando initially refused to go on a tour to meet the press and promote the film. The studio threatened him, as he was contractually required to promote the film, so Brando made an appearance at one press conference. He said to the press, "You will be unable to proceed in life unless you see Morituri." The studio released him from having to do any more press appearances after this sarcastic statement.
    • Goofs
      Trevor Howard (Colonel Statter) refers to India as a "British dominion" but British India was under direct British rule (and the external affairs of the Indian princely states were dictated by Britain) prior to 1947, when British India became a self-governing dominion. India later became a republic, in 1950.
    • Quotes

      Robert Crain: I was blackmailed to the strains of Mozart.

    • Connections
      Featured in A Cinematic Life: The Art & Influence of Conrad Hall (2010)

    User reviews60

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    Top review
    8/10
    Cool, slick little gem that has been overlooked
    Morituri is by no means a flawless masterpiece, but it is a good film. The problem is, because of a somewhat intricate plot you have to watch it a couple of times to understand it. Some parts of the film are dull, especially some of the engine room scenes where there is relative silence--only the noise of the engine room is heard, but it is also gripping at times. I decided to give this film another shot-and I'm glad I did. I found that it is quite interesting, after you watch it a couple of times you understand the purpose of Brando's character in the film. He is great in this film, his accent is flawless and he looks just great--I wish he would have done more action-oriented films. The cinematography is also great, and I absolutely loved the musical score. Hopefully, people will give this movie a chance and see that Brando did do a few good films in the 60's and stop giving him a bum rap.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1965 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Saboteur: Code Name Morituri
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Arcola Pictures
      • Colony Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,290,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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