What is The Caine Mutiny?
The Caine Mutiny is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 24, 1954
- Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, War
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Overview
The Caine Mutiny is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A naval officer must decide whether to defy a troubled captain to save his crew.”
- Intense wartime atmosphere
- Strong performances by Humphrey Bogart and José Ferrer
- Adapted from Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer‑winning novel
- Runs over two hours
- Black‑and‑white picture may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic WWII dramas with moral dilemmas and courtroom tension.
The film’s serious tone and wartime setting make it appropriate for mature viewers.
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What is the main plot of The Caine Mutiny?
It follows a U.S. Navy captain whose mental instability endangers his ship, leading the executive officer to relieve him and face a court‑martial for mutiny.
When was The Caine Mutiny released?
The film premiered in the United States on June 24, 1954.
Who directed The Caine Mutiny?
The film was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Is The Caine Mutiny based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Herman Wouk’s 1951 Pulitzer‑Prize‑winning novel of the same name.
What genre does The Caine Mutiny belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.
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