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Morituri

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During World War II, German Robert Crain (Marlon Brando) goes AWOL and heads to India to live peacefully. He is discovered, however, by the British Secret Service, who force him to go on an undercover mission on their behalf. He is sent to pose as a Nazi officer on a German ship, but Capt. Mueller (Yul Brynner) is immediately suspicious of his new recruit. As Crain realizes he could be found out at any moment, he incites a riot in an effort to gain control of the boat.

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Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Both Brando and Brynner contribute hard-hitting performances. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 05/09/2005
Alas, the melodrama is as turgid as that title they have given the film, and anxiety over the fate of Mr. Brando is dissipated in a vastly cluttered plot. Go to Full Review Joan Didion Vogue 03/13/2020
It is competent, skilled, professional, and slick, and because it is all these things, it is marvelously entertaining. Go to Full Review Sergio Benítez Espinof 08/24/2019
A little gem to discover. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/05/2012
B
Brando gives a powerful performance as a German deserter in this fact-based WWII drama, which was underestimated at the time. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/29/2004
B
A tense sea adventure. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph L. @josephlibatique Aug 5 Tense, smart, underrated. See more Deke P 08/17/2024 xlnt! Very interesting and suspensefil. Saw it on tv some years ago. Thot i had posted a review on RT... but din't. See more Rosana B 08/11/2024 O título do filme vem da frase latina Morituri te salutant (“Nós que estamos prestes a morrer, saudamos você”), atribuída aos gladiadores romanos. O filme foi um fracasso comercial (kkk) já não consigo ser imparcial quando se trata dos filmes do repugnante Marlon Brando, embora ame filmes sobre a 2GM e aqui temos um ótimo roteiro, com algumas cenas ingenuamente confeccionadas, diálogos e expressões abobadas, o saldo seria positivo e agradável, porem um pouco pedante, regular... See more Peter T 06/04/2024 Uneven but very under-rated war drama with indelible characters brilliantly acted in a plot that begins as adventure, plods along in melodrama and ends in searing tragedy. A very difficult film to watch, but very rewarding. Brynner is excellent, Brando is at his off-kilter best and the rest of the cast is efficient and/or frightening. Highly recommend but not for those with PTSD. Nightmares may ensue. See more j F 10/12/2023 The acting was superb, but the story was convoluted. For instance, the girl's role could have been left out altogether with only slight adjustments to the plot. See more Josh G 02/15/2023 I simple story executed very well with themes of anti war and peace intertwined as two titans of acting go head to head to in dialogue and morality. The final words will haunt you well done film. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Bernhard Wicki

Director

Marlon Brando

Robert Crain

Yul Brynner

Captain Mueller

Janet Margolin

Esther

Trevor Howard

Colonel Statter

Martin Benrath

Kruse

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, German Robert Crain (Marlon Brando) goes AWOL and heads to India to live peacefully. He is discovered, however, by the British Secret Service, who force him to go on an undercover mission on their behalf. He is sent to pose as a Nazi officer on a German ship, but Capt. Mueller (Yul Brynner) is immediately suspicious of his new recruit. As Crain realizes he could be found out at any moment, he incites a riot in an effort to gain control of the boat.
Director
Bernhard Wicki
Producer
Aaron Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Daniel Taradash
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Arcola Pictures, Colony Pictures
Genre
Drama, War, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 1965, Original
Release Date (DVD)
May 25, 2004
Runtime
2h 3m