“Murphy's War” screening April 1

Posted 3/31/14

The 1971 film “Murphy's War” will screen April 1 as part of Chestnut Hill Film Group's 'Tuesday Nights at the Movies.' In the closing days of World War II, a German U-boat sinks a merchant ship …

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“Murphy's War” screening April 1

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Murphy's War

The 1971 film “Murphy's War” will screen April 1 as part of Chestnut Hill Film Group's 'Tuesday Nights at the Movies.'

In the closing days of World War II, a German U-boat sinks a merchant ship and kills all but one man. The sole survivor makes it ashore to a missionary settlement and begins obsessively plotting his vengeance. In order to carry out his ambitious plot he enlists the aid of a Frenchman, who will help him actualize his revenge.

Based on the novel by Max Catto, the film is directed by Peter Yates and stars Peter O'Toole, Philippe Noiret and Siân Phillips.

The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Woodmere Art Museum. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is free, although donations are recommended.

For more information please call 215-247-0476. To see a list of the films being screened by The Chestnut Hill Film Group, visit armcinema25.com/chestnut-hill-film-group.

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