Mutiny on the Bounty
"The mightiest excitement that ever swept across the sea or the screen!"
Originally released in 1962. Mutiny on the Bounty is a adventure/drama film. directed by Lewis Milestone. With a runtime of 3h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, and Richard Harris
Synopsis
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
3h 5m
185 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (336 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.7M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
as First Lieutnant Fletcher Christian
Trevor Howard
as Capt. William Bligh
Richard Harris
as Seaman John Mills
Hugh Griffith
as Alexander Smith
Richard Haydn
as William Brown
Percy Herbert
as Matthew Quintal
Gordon Jackson
as Seaman Edward Birkett
Chips Rafferty
as Michael Byrne
Noel Purcell
as Seaman William McCoy
Eddie Byrne
as John Fryer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,680,000
Production Companies
- Arcola Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mutiny on the Bounty about?
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict d...
Who directed Mutiny on the Bounty?
Mutiny on the Bounty was directed by Lewis Milestone.
How long is Mutiny on the Bounty?
Mutiny on the Bounty has a runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes (185 minutes total).
When was Mutiny on the Bounty released?
Mutiny on the Bounty was released on November 8, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mutiny on the Bounty?
The main cast of Mutiny on the Bounty includes Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Hugh Griffith, Richard Haydn.
Is Mutiny on the Bounty worth watching?
Mutiny on the Bounty has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 336 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.