Morituri
“Must mean something unusual”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
About Morituri
Morituri is a 1965 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Bernhard Wicki. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Janet Margolin. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Morituri was produced by 20th Century Fox, Arcola Pictures, and Colony Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 24, 1965.
- Director
- Bernhard Wicki
- Writers
- Daniel Taradash
- Release date
- August 24, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Arcola Pictures, Colony Productions
Morituri cast & crew
Morituri was directed by Bernhard Wicki and written by Daniel Taradash.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Robert Crain, Yul Brynner as Captain Müller, Janet Margolin as Esther, Trevor Howard as Colonel Statter, Martin Benrath as Kruse, and Hans Christian Blech as Donkeyman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is Morituri worth watching?
Morituri holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Morituri is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Morituri
Marlon Brando
Robert Crain
Yul Brynner
Captain Müller
Janet Margolin
Esther
Trevor Howard
Colonel Statter
Martin Benrath
Kruse
Hans Christian Blech
Donkeyman
Wally Cox
Dr. Ambach
Max Haufler
Branner
Rainer Penkert
Milkereit
William Redfield
Baldwin
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Martin Brandt
Nissen
Morituri — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Morituri in United States?
Morituri is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Morituri in?
Morituri is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Morituri?
Morituri runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Morituri rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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