Morituri

(1965)Directed by Bernhard Wicki123 minAction, Drama, Thriller, War
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.

Marlon Brandoas Robert Crain
Yul Brynneras Captain Müller
Trevor Howardas Colonel Statter
Wally Coxas Dr. Ambach
Max Haufleras Branner
Rainer Penkertas Milkereit
Oscar Beregi Jr.as Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Charles De Vriesas Kurz
Carl Esmondas Busch
Rick Traegeras Schultz
Ivan Triesaultas Lt. Brandt
Eric Braedenas Radio Officer (uncredited)
FLFrank Londonas Merchant Marine (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Merchant Marine (uncredited)
Gregg Bartonas Merchant Marine (uncredited)
Paul Baxleyas Crew Member (uncredited)