
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 coura... (Full plot summary below)
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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?
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| VarietyVariety StaffThe intelligently adapted screenplay retains all the essence of the novel. |
| DVDTalk.comScott WeinbergA classic wartime drama / courtroom gripper that I'm ashamed to admit I'd never seen before last week. And now that I have, I'm a big fan. |
| Chicago TribuneEd HulseComplex, atypical Bogie performance is keynote for strong drama from Pulitzer-winning novel and Broadway show. |
| Slant MagazineJeremiah KippThe Caine Mutiny is not distinctive filmmaking or storytelling, and its idea of ethical debate is relying on familiar archetypes and arguments. It sure is standard, though. It’s like the well-constructed house that’s not meant to be distinctive, but was made to endure. |
| Common Sense MediaRenee SchonfeldClassic non-combat WWII drama has complex themes. |
| Kalamazoo GazetteJames SanfordBogart at his very best in a memorable drama |
| The New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe Caine Mutiny, though somewhat garbled, is a vibrant film. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThis courtroom drama, an adaptation of Herman Wouk's novel and play, features Humphrey Bogart in one of his most intense and neurotic performances. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganFirst-rate adaptation of Herman Wouk 's novel |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA tired looking Bogey gives a sound but tired performance. |