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Mutiny on the Bounty

  • 19621962
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 58m
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7.2/10
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Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
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In 1787, British ship Bounty leaves Portsmouth to bring a cargo of bread-fruit from Tahiti but the savage on-board conditions imposed by Captain Bligh trigger a mutiny led by officer Fletche... Read allIn 1787, British ship Bounty leaves Portsmouth to bring a cargo of bread-fruit from Tahiti but the savage on-board conditions imposed by Captain Bligh trigger a mutiny led by officer Fletcher Christian.In 1787, British ship Bounty leaves Portsmouth to bring a cargo of bread-fruit from Tahiti but the savage on-board conditions imposed by Captain Bligh trigger a mutiny led by officer Fletcher Christian.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
16K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,336
112
  • Directors
    • Lewis Milestone
    • Carol Reed(some scenes)
  • Writers
    • Charles Lederer(screenplay)
    • Charles Nordhoff(novel)
    • James Norman Hall(novel)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Trevor Howard
    • Richard Harris
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  • Directors
    • Lewis Milestone
    • Carol Reed(some scenes)
  • Writers
    • Charles Lederer(screenplay)
    • Charles Nordhoff(novel)
    • James Norman Hall(novel)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Trevor Howard
    • Richard Harris
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    • 112User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    • Nominated for 7 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations total

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    "Mutiny on the Bounty" Marlon Brando, Tarita
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    "Mutiny on the Bounty" Marlon Brando, Tarita
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    Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
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    Marlon Brando in Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • 1st Lt. Fletcher Christianas 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Captain William Blighas Captain William Bligh
    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • Seaman John Millsas Seaman John Mills
    Hugh Griffith
    Hugh Griffith
    • Alexander Smithas Alexander Smith
    Richard Haydn
    Richard Haydn
    • William Brownas William Brown
    Tarita
    Tarita
    • Maimitias Maimiti
    Percy Herbert
    Percy Herbert
    • Seaman Matthew Quintalas Seaman Matthew Quintal
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • John Williamsas John Williams
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Seaman Edward Birkettas Seaman Edward Birkett
    Chips Rafferty
    Chips Rafferty
    • Michael Byrneas Michael Byrne
    Noel Purcell
    Noel Purcell
    • Seaman William McCoyas Seaman William McCoy
    Ashley Cowan
    • Samuel Mackas Samuel Mack
    Eddie Byrne
    Eddie Byrne
    • John Fryer (Sailing Master)as John Fryer (Sailing Master)
    Frank Silvera
    Frank Silvera
    • Minariias Minarii
    Tim Seely
    Tim Seely
    • Midshipman Edward 'Ned' Youngas Midshipman Edward 'Ned' Young
    Keith McConnell
    • James Morrisonas James Morrison
    Rahera Tuia
    • Tahitianas Tahitian
    Ruita Salmon
    • Tahitianas Tahitian
    • Directors
      • Lewis Milestone
      • Carol Reed(some scenes) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Charles Lederer(screenplay)
      • Charles Nordhoff(novel)
      • James Norman Hall(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Marlon Brando, wearing his naval uniform, was widely booed and jeered at the New York City premiere, while Trevor Howard received thunderous applause. Brando walked out of the cinema after the audience started laughing at his English accent.
    • Goofs
      In the movie, Christian dies on the beach as the Bounty burns. In reality, there are no beaches on Pitcairn, and Christian died much later at the hands of the Tahitian men during subsequent conflicts on the island.
    • Quotes

      Fletcher Christian: [to Captain Bligh] You remarkable pig. You can thank whatever pig god you pray to that you haven't turned me into a murderer.

    • Alternate versions
      The original 1962 print had a different opening scene, in which a ship's crew lands on Pitcairn and discovers an artifact belonging to the H.M.S. Bounty. They can barely read the name until William Brown (Richard Haydn), now aged, appears on the beach and says "Bounty". He then proceeds to tell the story of the famous mutiny, of which he is apparently the last surviving member. That is why we hear his voice narrating the story. In all current prints, including the one shown on Turner Classic Movies ca. 2005, this opening scene is omitted, so we do not know why Brown is telling the story in voiceover. However, the scene has been restored on the 2006 DVD release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Follow Me
      Words by Paul Francis Webster

      Music by Bronislau Kaper

      Performed by Chorus

    User reviews112

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    Terribly underrated version of the original classic
    This is my favorite version of Mutiny of the Bounty, and I think it takes a very unfair pounding mainly on the basis of comparisons to the original. The production is superb, the story is paced a lot better, and it details Captain Bligh's cruelty more thoroughly. I can't vouch for the historical accuracy of the film, Brando's concept as a foppish Mr. Christian is a bit hard to believe, although he played it extremely well. Trevor Howard's Bligh is one of the most underrated performances in the world. For him to take a role heavily identified with another actor, play it his own way, and pull it off is extremely difficult. I give him enormous credit for this outstanding performance. I think the biggest criticism of this film is that it's not the original, but still extremely well done under the circumstances and very entertaining. ***
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    • rcraig62
    • Oct 9, 2002

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Polynesian
      • French
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Meuterei auf der Bounty
    • Filming locations
      • Bora Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia
    • Production company
      • Arcola Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 58 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.76 : 1

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