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Morituri

Released Aug 25, 1965 2h 3m Drama War Action List
75% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 71% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less

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Variety Staff Variety Both Brando and Brynner contribute hard-hitting performances. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times 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. May 9, 2005 Full Review Joan Didion Vogue It is competent, skilled, professional, and slick, and because it is all these things, it is marvelously entertaining. Mar 13, 2020 Full Review Sergio Benítez Espinof A little gem to discover. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 24, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Brando gives a powerful performance as a German deserter in this fact-based WWII drama, which was underestimated at the time. Rated: B Jul 5, 2012 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A tense sea adventure. Rated: B Jul 29, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter T 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review j F 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/23 Full Review Josh G 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a dark story that feels as damed as its characters. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review a.l.jude p A powerful start, a flawed end though ! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review s r I saw it for the cast, but it could have been much better. The plot dragged and lost credibility with gaps. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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