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The Caine Mutiny (1954)

 -  Drama | Romance | War  -  24 June 1954 (USA)
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When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

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Lt. Barney Greenwald (as Jose Ferrer)
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Lt. Tom Keefer (as Fred Mac Murray)
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Ens. Willie Keith
May Wynn ...
May Wynn
Tom Tully ...
Comdr. DeVriess
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Arthur Franz ...
Lt. JG H. Paynter Jr.
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Meatball
Warner Anderson ...
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Seaman Lugatch aka 'Horrible'
Katherine Warren ...
Mrs. Keith (as Katharine Warren)
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Ens. Barney Harding
Steve Brodie ...
Chief Budge
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Storyline

During the Second World War, onboard a small insignificant ship in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, an event occurs unlike any that the United States Navy has ever experianced. A Ship's Captain is removed from his command by his Executive Officer in an apparent outright act of mutiny. As the trial of the mutineers unfold, it is then learned that the Captain of the ship was mentally unstable, perhaps even insane. The Navy must then decide: was the Caine Mutiny a criminal act? Or an act of courage to save a ship from destruction at the hands of her Captain. Written by Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>

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Jose Ferrer as Greenwald... who understood the reason for "The Caine Mutiny" See more »

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Drama | Romance | War

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Release Date:

24 June 1954 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Authority and Rebellion  »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$21,750,000 (USA)
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

To capture the excitement of the typhoon scene, the filmmakers originally intended to steer the ship (a replica of the USS Caine) into an actual gale for the bad-weather footage. It was eventually decided that the typhoon would be artificially created in a studio by special effects technician Lawrence W. Butler. See more »

Goofs

Just before the Caine runs over the target towline, Queeq is on the bridge chewing out Willie and Keefer due to "Horrible" having his shirt untucked. The film shifts to show the target being run over, then immediately goes back to Queeg and company on the bridge - "Horrible's" shirt is suddenly neatly tucked in. (Seconds before, Queeq had even ordered him not to tuck it in.) See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Admiral: And so today you are full-fledged ensigns. Three short months ago you assembled here from all parts of the nation, from all walks of life: field, factory, office and college campus. Each of you knew what the fighting was about, or you wouldn't have volunteered. Each of you knew that the American way of life must be defended by life itself. From here on your education must continue in the more demanding school of actual war. Wearing the gold stripe of ensign in the United States ...
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The dedication of this film is simple - To the United States Navy See more »

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Referenced in What's Up, Doc? (1972) See more »

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"YELLOW STAIN BLUES"
(uncredited)
Written by Fred Karger and Herman Wouk
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One of the best movies ever!
27 November 2004 | by (Ningbo, China) – See all my reviews

My memories of this film are formed from a long time ago. I was about 10 or eleven when I first saw this film and my impressions of it have never changed from that day to this. In my opinion it is probably one of the best films ever made. From the opening sequence to the last frame , it is a gripping tale of how humans react when under intense pressure and when lives are a stake. I feel that Humphrey Bogart's performance underlines the ongoing brilliance of this incredible actor, he plays this part to perfection. It is worth noting that compared to modern movies of the same genre, it is hard to find a performance that stands up to Bogart's skill in this role. I actually preferred this role to his generally acknowledged high in Casablanca! I cannot leave this short review without mentioning Jose Ferrer's supporting role as the Naval Defense lawyer. Quite simply it was and remains masterful - a consummate performance! I highly recommend this movie and would expect that it is in the top 100 movies ever made.


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