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In 1787, the HMS Bounty set out on a journey that took it through perilous seas to a tropical paradise.... and into history as one of the most ill-fated vessels ever to sail for King and country. Lewis Milestone (All Quiet on the Western Front) directed this color-drenched spectacular nominated for seven Academy Awards, including "Best Picture."
Filmed before in 1935 and again in 1984’s The Bounty, the gripping tale, based on a true story, centers on two men. Marlon Brando puts his own stamp on the role of first officer Fletcher Christian, the tormented first mate transformed into a man of action. Trevor Howard is Capt. William Bligh, uncompromising in his command and his cruelty. “Fear is [my] best weapon,” Bligh proclaims. But it’s also the most costly, driving men to desperation....and to mutiny. Richard Harris, Hugh Griffith and Richard Haydn also star in this epic adventure.
Original Release
11/08/1962
US Release
11/08/1962
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Marlon Brando | 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian / First Lieutnant Fletcher Christian |
Trevor Howard | Captain William Bligh / Capt. William Bligh |
Richard Harris | Seaman John Mills |
Hugh Griffith | Alexander Smith |
Richard Haydn | William Brown |
Tarita | Maimiti |
Percy Herbert | Seaman Matthew Quintal / Matthew Quintal |
Duncan Lamont | John Williams |
Gordon Jackson | Seaman Edward Birkett |
Chips Rafferty | Michael Byrne |
Directors
Writers
Charles Lederer, Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall, Billy Wilder, Eric Ambler, Borden Chase, William L. Driscoll, John Gay, Ben Hecht
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marlon Brando | 1st Lt. Fletcher Christian / First Lieutnant Fletcher Christian |
Trevor Howard | Captain William Bligh / Capt. William Bligh |
Richard Harris | Seaman John Mills |
Hugh Griffith | Alexander Smith |
Richard Haydn | William Brown |
Tarita | Maimiti |
Percy Herbert | Seaman Matthew Quintal / Matthew Quintal |
Duncan Lamont | John Williams |
Gordon Jackson | Seaman Edward Birkett |
Chips Rafferty | Michael Byrne |
Noel Purcell | Seaman William McCoy |
Ashley Cowan | Samuel Mack |
Eddie Byrne | John Fryer (Sailing Master) / John Frye |
Frank Silvera | Minarii |
Tim Seely | Midshipman Edward 'Ned' Young / Midshipman Edward Young |
Keith McConnell | James Morrison |
Rahera Tuia | Tahitian |
Ruita Salmon | Tahitian |
Nathalie Tehahe | Tahitian |
Tematai Tevaearai | Tahitian |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Aaron Rosenberg | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1963 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Color | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Effects, Special Effects | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1963 | Oscar | Best Music, Score - Substantially Original | Nominated |
1963 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1963 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
1963 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score | Nominated |