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The Caine Mutiny

  • 19541954
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
27K
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Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, and Fred MacMurray in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
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When a U.S. Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.When a U.S. Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.When a U.S. Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardizes the ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
27K
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  • Director
    • Edward Dmytryk
  • Writers
    • Stanley Roberts(screen play)
    • Michael Blankfort(additional dialogue)
    • Herman Wouk(based upon the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • José Ferrer
    • Van Johnson
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  • Director
    • Edward Dmytryk
  • Writers
    • Stanley Roberts(screen play)
    • Michael Blankfort(additional dialogue)
    • Herman Wouk(based upon the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • José Ferrer
    • Van Johnson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 199User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    • Nominated for 7 Oscars
      • 13 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:55
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    Humphrey Bogart, Van Johnson, Herbert Anderson, James Best, Steve Brodie, James Edwards, Robert Francis, Arthur Franz, Fred MacMurray, and Jerry Paris in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
    Humphrey Bogart and Van Johnson in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
    Van Johnson, Arthur Franz, Fred MacMurray, and Jerry Paris in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
    José Ferrer in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
    Humphrey Bogart, Robert Francis, and Fred MacMurray in The Caine Mutiny (1954)
    "The Caine Mutiny," 1954 Columbia.
    "The Caine Mutiny" 1954 Columbia
    "The Caine Mutiny" 1954 Columbia
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    "The Caine Mutiny," 1954 Columbia.
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    Top cast

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    Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    • Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queegas Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg
    José Ferrer
    José Ferrer
    • Lt. Barney Greenwaldas Lt. Barney Greenwald
    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • Lt. Steve Marykas Lt. Steve Maryk
    Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray
    • Lt. Tom Keeferas Lt. Tom Keefer
    Robert Francis
    Robert Francis
    • Ens. Willie Keithas Ens. Willie Keith
    May Wynn
    May Wynn
    • May Wynnas May Wynn
    Tom Tully
    Tom Tully
    • Comdr. DeVriessas Comdr. DeVriess
    E.G. Marshall
    E.G. Marshall
    • Lt. Comdr. Challeeas Lt. Comdr. Challee
    Arthur Franz
    Arthur Franz
    • Lt. JG H. Paynter Jr.as Lt. JG H. Paynter Jr.
    Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin
    • Meatballas Meatball
    Warner Anderson
    Warner Anderson
    • Capt. Blakelyas Capt. Blakely
    Claude Akins
    Claude Akins
    • Seaman Lugatch aka 'Horrible'as Seaman Lugatch aka 'Horrible'
    Katherine Warren
    Katherine Warren
    • Mrs. Keithas Mrs. Keith
    • (as Katharine Warren)
    Jerry Paris
    Jerry Paris
    • Ens. Barney Hardingas Ens. Barney Harding
    Steve Brodie
    Steve Brodie
    • Chief Budgeas Chief Budge
    David Alpert
    • Engstrandas Engstrand
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Radarmanas Radarman
    • (uncredited)
    Herbert Anderson
    Herbert Anderson
    • Ens. Rabbitas Ens. Rabbit
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward Dmytryk
    • Writers
      • Stanley Roberts(screen play)
      • Michael Blankfort(additional dialogue)
      • Herman Wouk(based upon the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by)
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    Storyline

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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? —Anthony Hughes <husnock31@hotmail.com>
    • ship captain
    • court martial
    • mutiny
    • u.s. navy
    • year 1944
    • 76 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • As big as the ocean!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There was considerable opposition to the casting of Humphrey Bogart, since he was much older than Capt. Queeg was supposed to be. In addition, Bogart was already seriously ill with esophageal cancer, although it would not be diagnosed until January 1956.
    • Goofs
      The "Yellow Stain Incident" took place during what was depicted as being a major amphibious operation (in the novel it was said to have happened during the attack on Kwajalein atoll). Many ships and aircraft are shown supporting the attack. Somebody--a pilot, an observer on a another ship, the surviving Marines in the boats (if any in fact survived) the Caine abandoned--should have been able to corroborate the story of the Caine dropping a dye marker and retiring at high speed and without authorization.
    • Quotes

      Captain Queeg: Ahh, but the strawberries! That's - that's where I had them. They laughed at me and made jokes, but I proved beyond the shadow of a doubt and with - geometric logic - that a duplicate key to the wardroom icebox DID exist! And I'd have PRODUCED that key if they hadn't've pulled the Caine out of action! I, I, I know now they were only trying to protect some fellow officers -

      [breaks off in horror, becomes hesitant]

      Captain Queeg: Umm... naturally, I can only cover these things roughly, from - memory... but if I've left anything out... why, you just ask me - specific questions and I'll be - perfectly happy to answer them... one by one.

    • Crazy credits
      May Wynn was not the actress's real name. She merely adopted it after playing the character May Wynn in this film.
    • Alternate versions
      There was a version made for school, to be used in Social Studies class. It edited out most everything except the pertinent scenes of the Queeg incidents and the trial. The movie ended before the decision was reached so that the class could vote on whether they would convict for mutiny or not.
    • Connections
      Edited into Spisok korabley (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me
      Written by Jimmy McHugh and Clarence Gaskill

    User reviews199

    Review
    Top review
    A great film.
    For anyone who thinks all Humphrey Bogart did was play Humphrey Bogart in every film, you have to see THE CAINE MUTINY. This is miles away from any other performance Bogart ever gave. Instead of a tough "stick my neck out for no one" personality Bogart is famous for, his Captain Queeg is a neurotic, paranoid fool. Bogart pulls it off flawlessly. The rest of the cast is also stellar, particularly the underrated Fred MacMurray. This is a wonderful film.
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    • Dec 6, 2000

    FAQ9

    • Did Barney Greenwald (Jose Ferrer) actually have a broken arm, or was it part of the character?
    • What is 'The Caine Mutiny' about?
    • Is this based on a true story?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Authority and Rebellion
    • Filming locations
      • Ahwanee Hotel, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,750,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,750,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.66 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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