The Caine Mutiny

"As big as the ocean!"

Jun 24 1954 Approved 2h 4m
Drama, War

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

Plot

During the World War II, the crew of a small insignificant ship in the U.S. Pacific Fleet experience an event unlike any event ever experienced by the United States Navy. A Ship's Captain is removed from command by his Executive Officer in an apparent outright act of mutiny. As the trial of the mutineers unfold, it is learned that the Captain of the ship was mentally unstable, perhaps even insane. The Navy must decide if the Caine Mutiny was a criminal act, or an act of courage to save a ship from destruction at the hands of her Captain?

Written by

Stanley Roberts, Michael Blankfort, Herman Wouk

Directed by

Edward Dmytryk

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Stanley Kramer Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 1 win & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
31,108
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA