When a U.S. 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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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Humphrey Bogart | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg | |
| José Ferrer | ... | Lt. Barney Greenwald (as Jose Ferrer) | |
| Van Johnson | ... | Lt. Steve Maryk | |
| Fred MacMurray | ... | Lt. Tom Keefer (as Fred Mac Murray) | |
| Robert Francis | ... | Ens. Willie Keith | |
| May Wynn | ... | May Wynn | |
| Tom Tully | ... | Comdr. DeVriess | |
| E.G. Marshall | ... | Lt. Comdr. Challee | |
| Arthur Franz | ... | Lt. JG H. Paynter Jr. | |
| Lee Marvin | ... | Meatball | |
| Warner Anderson | ... | Capt. Blakely | |
| Claude Akins | ... | Seaman Lugatch aka 'Horrible' | |
| Katherine Warren | ... | Mrs. Keith (as Katharine Warren) | |
| Jerry Paris | ... | Ens. Barney Harding | |
| Steve Brodie | ... | Chief Budge | |
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During the World War II, the crew of a small insignificant ship in the U.S. Pacific Fleet experience an event unlike any event ever experienced by the United States Navy. A Ship's Captain is removed from command by his Executive Officer in an apparent outright act of mutiny. As the trial of the mutineers unfold, it is learned that the Captain of the ship was mentally unstable, perhaps even insane. The Navy must decide if the Caine Mutiny was 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 »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 June 1954 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Authority and Rebellion See more »Edit
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Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$21,750,000Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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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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by Der Klang Hollywoods - Max Steiner & seine Erben (2009)
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Because the public was so familiar with "The Caine Mutiny" from the book and the play, anticipation for the Hollywood adaptation ran high. National magazines ran stories on the film's production and imminent release. Publications from "Variety" to "The Christian Science Monitor" were publishing features and interviews before the New York City premiere, detailing the making of the film and the anticipated response from audiences around the country. See more »Goofs
When singing in the nightclub, supposedly in 1944, May Wynn sings into a 1950s-design hand-held microphone. 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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May Wynn was not the actress's real name. She merely adopted it after playing the character May Wynn in this film. See more »Alternate Versions
There was a version made for school, to be used in Social Studies class. It edited out most everything except the pertinent scenes of the Queeg incidents and the trail. The movie ended before the decision was reached so that the class could vote on whether they would convict for mutiny or not. See more »Soundtracks
The 'Caine Mutiny' Marchby Der Klang Hollywoods - Max Steiner & seine Erben (2009)
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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.