cardinalsfolly

I remember this from many, many years ago. It was part of an excellent series of sci fi plays, one or two of which were later remade as part of the Out of the Uknown series. Whilst my memories of this have faded over the years, I do remember that it was full of atmosphere and with an intriguing plot. Which was taken from a short story by Philip K Dick and adapted and anglicised by Terry Nation who went on to use elements of this story in his first Dalek serial for Doctor Who. I remember vividly the last line of the play in which the fugitive scientist realises he's the walking bomb and detonates himself with the line: 'Then, if I'm not Carter, I must be.............' Boom. I believe that an audio only version of this broadcast has survived. If so, then it might bve worth checking it out.

Saw this film on its release on the big screen with the overture etc. I thought it was fantastic and remembered it in detail for years afterwards. I saw it in the freezing winter of 1962 and the sun drenched beaches of Tahiti made an incredible impact on me. People criticised Marlon Brando's accent at the time, but I think his accent is perfect for an eighteenth century fop which is mostly how he played Christian. Trevor Howard is all spite and nastiness as Bligh. The rest of the cast are mostly insignificant props. The stars are Brando, Howard, The Bounty and Tahiti.

In response to coolantic, I remember seeing as well, so that's two of us. I remember thinking it was quite funny and Hughie Green as a villain was very amusing. I remember the elephant operated lift as well.

I remember this serial from all those years ago and I remember thinking how spooky it was. I even had a nightmare about Hillary Mason who played the part of Mrs Medlock. Of course, it's not spooky at all, but I think it was the sound of the crippled boy crying in the night that spooked me (I was only seven).