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The mutiny on the Royal Navy vessel HMS Bounty occurred in the South Pacific Ocean on 28 April 1789. Disaffected crewmen, led by acting-Lieutenant Fletcher Christian, seized control of the ship from their captain, Lieutenant William Bligh, and set him and eighteen loyalists adrift in the ship's open launch.
The film tells a heavily fictionalized story of the real-life mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against William Bligh, captain of HMAV Bounty, in 1789. It is the second American film produced by MGM to be based on the novel, the first being Mutiny on the Bounty (1935).
A classic adventure drama based on the true story of the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain Bligh in 1787. The film features Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris and other stars, and was nominated for seven Oscars.
- (18K)
- Adventure, Drama, History
- Lewis Milestone, Carol Reed, George Seaton
- 1962-11-08
Apr 27, 2021 · Learn how the British naval crew rebelled against their captain in 1789 and what happened to them afterward. Discover the facts, myths, and legacy of the Bounty mutiny and its impact on Tahiti, Pitcairn, and the South Pacific.
Feb 9, 2010 · Learn about the 1789 mutiny led by Fletcher Christian, who seized the ship and set Captain Bligh adrift in the Pacific. Find out what happened to the mutineers and their descendants on Pitcairn Island.
- Missy Sullivan
As the cruel captain of the HMS Bounty, a ship bound for Tahiti, William Bligh (Charles Laughton) wins few friends. When the crew members finally tire of his abuse, Fletcher Christian (Clark...
A classic film based on a true story of a mutiny on a British ship in 1787. Learn about the characters, the journey, the conflicts, and the consequences of the rebellion led by Fletcher Christian.
