
The Caine Mutiny
1954, Drama, 2h 5m
25 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Humphrey Bogart is superb as a domineering captain with brittle composure in The Caine Mutiny, an inquisitive courtroom drama teeming with memorable performances. Read critic reviews
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Lt. Comdr. Philip Francis Queeg
Lt. Barney Greenwald
Lt. Steve Maryk
Ens. Willie Seward Keith
May Wynn
Lt. Tom Keefer
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Critic Reviews for The Caine Mutiny
All Critics (25) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (2)
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The intelligently adapted screenplay retains all the essence of the novel.
November 7, 2007 | Full Review… -
Despite a few flashes of talent in the 40s, Edward Dmytryk had descended to hack status by the time he filmed this 1954 version of Herman Wouk's novel.
November 7, 2007 | Full Review… -
It's like the well-constructed house that's not meant to be distinctive, but was made to endure.
May 9, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
A stodgily liberal courtroom drama.
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February 25, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 -
The Caine Mutiny, though somewhat garbled, is a vibrant film.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Caine Mutiny
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Jun 28, 2020This 1954 film about loyalty, or lack of loyalty, towards a commanding officer still holds up thanks to excellent performances by the entire cast and the steady hand of director Edward Dmytryk.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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Mar 20, 2015Excellent. One of the best military films you'll ever see. Great acting, directing, and pacing.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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Dec 23, 2011The Caine Mutiny is a Classic film and one that holds up fairly well in the year 2011, with a intimate look into Navy life. Humphrey Bogart plays a tough and by the book Captain who takes over command on The Caine, a ragged and beat up minesweeper vessel, and tries to shape up the complacent crew on board. While It's apparent that the men and even other officers are weary of the new strict Captain, as time goes on and difficult situations arise, the story progresses into a look into the new Captain's mind and his resulting actions. The officers begin to suspect that the Captain is paranoid and is making reckless and cowardly decisions. He reaches out to the other officers, but by this point they are over him and his outcry for help. When a typhoon coupled with the Captain's unwavering decision to let the ship flounder, the first officer is forced to take command himself and save the ship. The first officer is put on trial along with the new officer Keith, for inciting mutiny on the ship. This is where the film shifts and continues on as a courtroom drama and not so much an action/adventure film like the first half of the film. While I'll leave the outcome secret, it's one in which there is deep and lasting effects on all those involved. The film is a solid action/drama and is filled with great performances by all the actors involved and is highly recommended!Chris B Super Reviewer
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Nov 14, 2011Maybe Bogart's finest moment, but overall a weak film if you don't include his performance.Graham J Super Reviewer
The Caine Mutiny Quotes
Lt. Barney Greenwald: | If you wanna do anything about it, I'll be outside. I'm a lot drunker than you are, so it'll be a fair fight. |
Lt. Barney Greenwald: | I don't want to upset you too much, but at the moment you have an excellent chance of being hanged. |
Capt. Philip Francis Queeg: | Ah, but the strawberries! That's, that's where I had them. |
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