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Based on Herman Wouk's novel, the film depicts the true story of a U.S. Navy captain who is relieved of command by his first officer during World War II. The film stars Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, and Van Johnson, and was nominated for seven Oscars.
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- Drama, War
- Edward Dmytryk
- 1954-06-24
The Caine Mutiny is a 1952 Pulitzer Prize -winning novel by Herman Wouk. The novel grew out of Wouk's personal experiences aboard two destroyer-minesweepers in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Among its themes, it deals with the moral and ethical decisions made at sea by ship captains and other officers.
- Herman Wouk
- 1951
The Caine Mutiny is a 1954 American military trial film directed by Edward Dmytryk, produced by Stanley Kramer, and starring Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Robert Francis, and Fred MacMurray. It is based on Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1951 novel of the same name.
The Caine Mutiny, novel by Herman Wouk, published in 1951. The novel was awarded the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. The Caine Mutiny grew out of Wouk’s experiences aboard a destroyer-minesweeper in the Pacific in World War II. The novel focuses on the gradual maturation of Willie Keith, a rich.
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Summaries. When a U.S. Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardises the ship, the first officer is urged to consider relieving him of command. 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 classic courtroom drama starring Humphrey Bogart as a captain accused of incompetence by his crew. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the film online.
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- Drama
Oct 6, 2023 · A film adaptation of Herman Wouk's play about a mutiny trial on a ship in a storm, directed by William Friedkin. The review praises the subtle camera work, the performances, and the final twist of the film.
