The Caine Mutiny

Released Jun 24, 1954

2 hr. 5 min.

Drama

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95%

41 Reviews

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87%

5,000+ Ratings

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During World War II, a dilapidated vessel, the Caine, gets a new ensign, Willis Keith (Robert Francis), and a new captain, Commander Queeg (Humphrey Bogart). The crew sees Queeg's unconventional behavior as irrational, and communications officer Thomas Keefer (Fred MacMurray) spreads suspicion about his suitability as captain. When a dire situation during a storm forces the executive officer (Van Johnson) to relieve Queeg of his duties, he and Ensign Keith are tried for mutiny.

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Critics Consensus

Humphrey Bogart is superb as a domineering captain with brittle composure in The Caine Mutiny, an inquisitive courtroom drama teeming with memorable performances.

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Grant H

One of my favourites with Humphrey Bogart showing his class, taking on an unsympathetic role, brilliantly revealing his character's foibles. The rest of the cast is similarly strong, with Van Johnson and Jose Ferrer as particular stand-outs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Nawt W

A very good drama with conflicted characters and a great flip of the entire narrative by the end. It is very difficult to disregard how much Bogart makes the whole picture blossom. His performance and his mental state are immensely believable because he never goes off into unhinged yelling.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Jack V

Starts off slow but it's all worth it in the end. Great drama with great acting. This movie inspired a famous scene from Better Call Saul.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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klr d

An American classic. Nearly perfect military courtroom procedural. Bogart and Ferrer deserved Oscars for their work.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/21/23

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Gary L

It was well done, well directed, well acted. I was particularly impressed with Kiefer Sutherland whose performance was nuanced and intelligence, especially because he had the ghost of Humphrey Bogart's 1953 performance hanging over his head. I might quibble a little. The uncertain looks of the judges and the prosecutor were a little early. Queeg's breakdown needed to unfold more slowly. Greenwald's assassination of Queeg was telegraphed too early. But I am quibbling. It was a worthy and professional job throughout.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/02/23

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Dinos K

Very good film (especially the part of court-martial) who puts morale dilemmas. The best Bogart's performance

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/23

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Edward Dmytryk

Director

Humphrey Bogart

Lt. Comdr. Philip Francis Queeg

José Ferrer

Lt. Barney Greenwald

Van Johnson

Lt. Steve Maryk

Robert Francis

Ens. Willie Seward Keith

May Wynn

May Wynn

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Kate Cameron

New York Daily News

Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize novel, The Caine Mutiny, has been made into a stirring film by Stanley Kramer.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 19, 2024

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Edwin Schallert

Los Angeles Times

Both Johnson and MacMurray are bound to win special accolades for their offbeat portrayals in the adaptation of the Herman Wouk novel.

Apr 19, 2024

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Mae Tinee

Chicago Tribune

I think the audience of millions created by the book will not be disappointed. Those who are innocent of the troubles aboard the Caine will find this version of them engrossing.

Apr 19, 2024

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Virginia Graham

The Spectator

The Caine Mutiny is a finely rounded, compact piece of work, intelligently written, admirably acted and directed with the minimum of fuss.

Apr 19, 2024

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Mandel Herbstman

Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald)

It is to the everlasting credit of the motion picture industry... that in recent months there have been so many excellent translations into screen terms of great books. Standing preeminently high in that category [is] The Caine Mutiny.

Apr 19, 2024

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Janet Graves

Photoplay

Not so well-knit and forceful as From Here to Eternity, the picture still has plenty of punch.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 19, 2024

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Synopsis

During World War II, a dilapidated vessel, the Caine, gets a new ensign, Willis Keith (Robert Francis), and a new captain, Commander Queeg (Humphrey Bogart). The crew sees Queeg's unconventional behavior as irrational, and communications officer Thomas Keefer (Fred MacMurray) spreads suspicion about his suitability as captain. When a dire situation during a storm forces the executive officer (Van Johnson) to relieve Queeg of his duties, he and Ensign Keith are tried for mutiny.

Director: Edward Dmytryk
Screenwriter: Herman Wouk, Stanley Roberts, Michael Blankfort
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, RCA/Columbia, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 1954, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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