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H.M.S. Defiant (1962)

H.M.S. Defiant (1962)

Adventure History War

The cry was MUTINY... and the decks ran red!...

Release Date: 1962, April 15
Directors: Lewis Gilbert
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Columbia Pictures
Cast: Alec Guinness, Alf Mangan, Fred Wood, Walter Henry, André Maranne, Nigel Stock, Jim Brady, Anthony Quayle, Bryan Pringle, Murray Melvin, Vic Chapman, Dick Gregory

Overview:

Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.

Keywords:

based on novel or book 18th century royal navy sea sea battle ship mutiny son napoleonic wars high seas english navy tall ship press gang