Murf the Surf

Murf the Surf (2023)★ 6.6/10

February 5, 2023 · 1 seasons

  • Documentary

Directed by: R.J. Cutler

Written by: R.J. Cutler, Ryan Gallagher

New York's most infamous jewel thief, Jack Roland Murphy, aka "Murf the Surf."

Original title
Murf the Surf
Storyline
The series traces Jack Roland Murphy’s public rise, from champion surfer to infamous jewel thief linked to the 1964 American Museum of Natural History heist. Through archival footage and interviews, it examines his media notoriety, criminal career, imprisonment, and later turn toward religious faith, outlining an early case of televised true-crime celebrity.
Rating
6.6 / 10 · 111
Companies
Imagine Documentaries, This Machine, Epix (I)
Release dates
  • US February 5, 2023