Writing

Max Catto

Born July 29, 1907

Died March 12, 1992 · aged 84

No biography available.

Known For

Murphy's WarMurphy's War · 1971
Murphy's War
6.11971
MovieDramaWar
Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. He is rescued, and ends up at a forgotten mission station near the mouth of the Orinoco, and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louis, the administrator of the local oil company.
Seven ThievesSeven Thieves · 1960
Seven Thieves
6.61960
MovieCrimeThriller
A discredited professor and a sophisticated thief decide to join together and pick a team to pull off one last job--the casino vault in Monte Carlo.
TrapezeTrapeze · 1956
Trapeze
6.31956
MovieDramaRomance
A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Fire Down BelowFire Down Below · 1957
Fire Down Below
5.71957
MovieDramaAdventure
Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.
Mister MosesMister Moses · 1965
Mister Moses
5.01965
MovieAdventure
A con man on the run in Africa aids a minister's daughter by helping lead a local tribe to their new homeland.
The Devil at 4 O'ClockThe Devil at 4 O'Clock · 1961
The Devil at 4 O'Clock
6.31961
MovieAdventureDrama
A crusty, eccentric priest recruits three reluctant convicts to help him rescue a children's leper colony from a Pacific island menaced by a smoldering volcano.
A Hill in KoreaA Hill in Korea · 1956
A Hill in Korea
6.51956
MovieWarDrama
Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
A Prize of GoldA Prize of Gold · 1955
A Prize of Gold
5.71955
MovieDramaWar
A U.S. sergeant, a British sergeant and a British pilot hijack gold for a German refugee's war orphans.

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