Mutiny on the Bounty

"Clark Gable as the daring mutineer in the screen's most exciting adventure story!"

Jan 12 1936 Approved 2h 12m
Adventure, Biography, Drama

Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.

Plot

Midshipman Roger Byam joins Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian aboard HMS Bounty for a voyage to Tahiti. Bligh proves to be a brutal tyrant and, after six pleasant months on Tahiti, Christian leads the crew to mutiny on the homeward voyage. Even though Byam takes no part in the mutiny, he must defend himself against charges that he supported Christian.

Written by

Talbot Jennings, Jules Furthman, Carey Wilson

Directed by

Frank Lloyd

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

, English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
25,630
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
87
Popularity
NA