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Humphrey Bogart is heartbreaking as the tragic Captain Queeg in this 1954 film, based on a novel by Herman Wouk, about a mutiny aboard a navy ship during World War II. Stripped of his authority by two officers under his command (played by Van Johnson and Robert Francis) during a devastating storm, Queeg becomes a crucial witness at a court martial that reveals as much about the invisible injuries of war as anything. Edward Dmytryk (Murder My Sweet, Raintree County) directs the action scenes with a sure hand and nudges his all-male cast toward some of the most well-defined characters of 1950s cinema. The courtroom scenes alone have become the basis for a stage play (and a television movie in 1988), but it is a more satisfying experience to see the entire story in context. --Tom Keogh
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Nominated for seven Academy Awards® in 1954, including Best Picture and Best Actor, The Caine Mutiny is a classic film about the unstable Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) and his tumultuous command of an old minesweeper and her weary crew. On the high seas during the dramatic battles of World War II, Queeg’s by-the-book approach pushes his crew and his popular second-in-command, Lt. Maryk (Van Johnson), to the breaking point. After a series of questionable orders, Maryk confronts Queeg when he orders the ship directly into the path of a deadly typhoon. Maryk invokes naval code and relieves Queeg of his command, forcing the crew to mutiny. Once safely back in port, Maryk is court-martialed for treason, setting off a tense trial that exposes the true state of Queeg’s mind. Nominated for Best Actor, Humphrey Bogart gives a searing performance as he is systematically broken down in this classic tale of military conduct in a time of war.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By john souray
Format:DVD
I don't want to take issue with the claim that Bogart is the best actor in the cast (review above), but you can't overlook the underrated Fred McMurray (yes, as in Flubber and the TV series My Three Sons). Lovers of the novel will know that it is Keefer, not Queeg (Bogart) who is the real villain. At the end of the day, Queeg is no more than an ordinary man promoted beyond his competence; it is the cynical, superficially witty novelist Keefer who provokes the mutiny, and having led less clever, more honest men to this dangerous end, carefully distances himself from any responsibility. McMurray turns in the slimiest of performances, outdoing even his overbearing bullying boss in Wilder's The Apartment (with Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine). A truly memorable screen villain, all the more powerful for coming from an actor better known for light comedy.
Jose Ferrer, as the defence counsel, Greenwald, deserves an honourable mention as well. No mere two hour film could do justice to the richness and subtlety of Wouk's novel, but this is as decent a stab as you could hope for.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a masterpiece of cinema. A MUST SEE, hands down. The beauty of it is that although Bogart is obviously the best actor in the cast--- he was more than content to play someone not in control and be more in the background than he was accustomed to doing. The scene in the courtroom is a classic, tense and gripping! The famous scene is well remembered for Bogie's losing it all and yet unsuccessfully trying to hold himself in check by rotating a pair of metal marbles...showing through his insanity. This is a must have for any classic film collector and a crowning jewel for Bogart. Don't miss this one!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is purely about the Blu Ray transfer as you probably know all about the film if your reading this.
The transfer is good and certainly worth the upgrade if you already own the DVD. As regarding extras,
there is a commentary from a film historian and a film critic as well as a featurette from the same
discussing the performances and film makers (around 30 minutes)
There is some grain visible but were talking about a film shot in 1953 and the transfer is very
good bordering on better. I never tire of the courtroom scenes and its a fine film.
Viewed on Panasonic 37" LED 1080P, Panasonic 110 Blu ray player and Panasonic HTB-20 sound bar
The transfer is good and certainly worth the upgrade if you already own the DVD. As regarding extras,
there is a commentary from a film historian and a film critic as well as a featurette from the same
discussing the performances and film makers (around 30 minutes)
There is some grain visible but were talking about a film shot in 1953 and the transfer is very
good bordering on better. I never tire of the courtroom scenes and its a fine film.
Viewed on Panasonic 37" LED 1080P, Panasonic 110 Blu ray player and Panasonic HTB-20 sound bar
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An alternative view of the American navy at war.
An excellent film with some first class acting but the colour is really too bright for such a dramatic subject.
Published 2 months ago by Welliewearer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Blu-ray transfer of a true classic
In this film which Sir Michael Caine took his surname from as he was very impressed with the film, we have a great transfer on Blu-ray. Enough said!
Published 10 months ago by Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bogey at his best
A great yarn, mutiny on the bounty gets the 2ww treatment (kind of!) Well acted and truly enjoyable, Bogart steals the show against some very stiff opposition. Great stuff.
Published 21 months ago by JOHN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bogart sets the standard
I really liked this film, though it took quite a while for Bogart to appear in it. His ability to make you see things from his point of view outshines the wooden Keith and... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by P. Long
4.0 out of 5 stars
Those yellow stain blues...
Starring Humphrey Bogart in one of his best and most famous film roles, The Caine Mutiny was directed by Edward Dmytryk in 1954, and is based on an acclaimed novel by Herman Wouk;... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by Matthew Mercy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aboard my ship, excellent performance is standard, standard...
First time I saw this film I didn't get it. You were expected to side with the officers of the Caine against the captain who was showing very unusual behaviour. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Peter Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Caine Mutiny
Bogart is superb, and so is Ferrer. Lee mMrvin is no western crook this time, but a plain belivabel sailor. This is a film everybody should have in his collection.
Published on 18 April 2009 by Jan Rockstad
5.0 out of 5 stars
bogart at his finest
Just a short review to say this is one of Bogarts finest movies and its good too see him out of the trenchcoat and hat for a change
also of note are the supporting cast who... Read more
also of note are the supporting cast who... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by Richard Scott
2.0 out of 5 stars
oh the soundtrack
did not know what to expect,distracting love interest,main actors hold attention, and bogie playing weak allways worth watching but what a naff soundtrack, and the caine seemed to... Read more
Published on 18 April 2006 by N. J. Crick
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good acting, bad script
Herman Wouk used to produce this type of thing a lot, I believe. The "Mutiny" has Bogart as an obsessed Captain Queeg, intent on running the ship his way. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2001 by Jonathan Bryce
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