Morituri
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.
Release Year
1965
Runtime
123 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Story Snapshot
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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Morituri is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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