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.
Directors:
Lewis Milestone,
Carol Reed
Stars:
Marlon Brando,
Trevor Howard,
Richard Harris
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A former L.A. drug dealer tries to go straight but his past and his underworld connections bring him into the focus of the DEA, the Mexican feds and the Mexican drug cartels.
Director:
Robert Towne
Stars:
Mel Gibson,
Michelle Pfeiffer,
Kurt Russell
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The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. Follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the reach of British retribution and the epic voyage of Lieutenant Bligh to get his loyalists safely to East Timor in a tiny lifeboat.Written by
Reid Gagle
The candles on the table during the dinner discussion immediately after the Bounty leaves Tahiti are lit/unlit between shots. See more »
Quotes
Captain Greetham:
[after learning at the trial that Bligh told King Tynah that Captain Cook is still alive]
You told that to this man Tynah?
Bligh:
King Tynah, sir.
Admiral Hood:
A savage king.
Bligh:
A king, milord, descended from many kings.
Admiral Hood:
As our King George is descended from many kings?
Bligh:
Yes, in a way, sir.
Captain Greetham:
Then why did you lie to him? Why did you not tell him Captain Cook was murdered in Hawaii ten years before?
Bligh:
Because they believe that Captain Cook is immortal.
Admiral Hood:
Literally?
Bligh:
Yes, I think so, sir. They seem to regard his likeness as a ...
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I saw this film by accident one Christmas Day, whilst vegging it on the couch! Ever since then, this has been one of my all time favourite films. Who cares about the historical truths or otherwise! Anthony Hopkins was fantastic as Bligh, Mel Gibson a very believable Christian, and the supporting cast magnificent. Th locations were perfect, the photography stunning and the music by Vangelis, wow, so in tune with the moods of the film.
I,ve watched this film about 5 times now, and could easily see it another 50!
Get it on video NOW!
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I saw this film by accident one Christmas Day, whilst vegging it on the couch! Ever since then, this has been one of my all time favourite films. Who cares about the historical truths or otherwise! Anthony Hopkins was fantastic as Bligh, Mel Gibson a very believable Christian, and the supporting cast magnificent. Th locations were perfect, the photography stunning and the music by Vangelis, wow, so in tune with the moods of the film.
I,ve watched this film about 5 times now, and could easily see it another 50!
Get it on video NOW!