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ACTION . 1965 . 2h 3m . English . 6.8/10

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.

Starring Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Janet Margolin
6.8/10
Rating
2h 3m
Runtime
1965
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Marlon Brando stars as Robert Crain in Morituri.
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Year context
Morituri was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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 carry...
Morituri is a Action, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 2h 3m.

STUDIOS (3)

20th Century Fox Arcola Pictures Colony Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (84 votes)
Popularity
7

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Morituri?
Morituri has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in Morituri?
The cast of Morituri includes Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner, Janet Margolin, Trevor Howard, Martin Benrath.
What is the rating of Morituri?
Morituri has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 84 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Action Drama Thriller War
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