Mutiny on the Bounty – Trailer [1935] Winner of the 8th Oscar for Best Pictire
Based on the original 1932 novel by Charles Nordhoff & James Norman Hall, the film chronicles the event of the Fletcher Christian led mutiny on the HMS Bounty which occured on 28 April 1789.
Although far from Historically accurate this remains one of the best adaptations of the 18th Century events, something the critics occasionally raise. Our view is if you want historical accuracy buy a reference book or watch the History Channel.
Quick Plot
The Bounty sails from Britain for Tahiti to obtain a cargo of breadfruit plants, with an over-zealously and somewhat sadistic Captain Bligh is in charge. Bligh eventually cuts the mens rations so much and treats them so badly that first mate Fletcher Christian eventually loses respect for him.
Eventually they go ashore in Tahiti where Christian and midshipman Byam become involved with native women Maimiti and Tehanni. When the Bounty sets sail again, the harsh treatment proves too much for the crew and Fletcher Christian leads a mutiny, setting Bligh and his followers adrift in a long boat before returning to Tahiti.
Bligh makes it back to England and goes back to Tahiti where Byam joins his ship while Christian and the rest of the crew head for the Pitcairn Islands. Here They burn the Bounty while Byam is taken prisoner and court-martialled in London. However he is given a Pardon and eventually returns to sea.
The ship’s company will bear in mind we are at sea under the Articles of War. Perhaps you are unaware that the Articles of War invest in me the authority to order punishment.
During the recent heavy weather, I’ve had an opportunity to watch all of you at work on deck and aloft.
You don’t know wood from canvas, and it seems that you don’t want to learn.
Well, I’ll have to give you a lesson. You, you, you, step forward.
You three are a disgrace to saltwater!
Ten days on half rations.
This is by far the BEST production. I really did like the Surgeon very much.
– Here’s a navy for you. Rum in the skimmers today and blood in the scuppers tomorrow
– This is our ship’s surgeon. We call him Mr. Bacchus. He’s never told us his real name.
– I’ve forgotten it
– You’re a plucky youngster. If necessary, I’d be happy to cut off one your legs anytime.
-Thank you, Sir
Interesting little factoid: this is the last film to win the award for Best Picture but no other Oscar to date.
It is said that it was the title said as Nankai conquest at that time, and it was an academy work prize.
@RichardElden You’re a fool!
@blue88kitty Gibson was very bland as Christian.
@RichardElden what’s wrong with it? i liked that movie!
@blue88kitty The 1984 version was fucking CRAP.
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My dad helped to build the studio machinery that made the ship appear to be at sea,it was made by Hall’s production scenery in London and strangely enough my surname is halls
The best version of all three. Gable is fine, but Laughton is absolutely electrifying as Bligh.Was he really this sadistic in real life? You don`t want to know!
The real Bligh was not a sadist, but was too lenient. At Tahiti, Bligh let the men do whatever they wished. When it was time to leave, he was unable to reimpose discipline, and we see the result. All three movies emphasize floggings, but that was a normal part of discipline on board ship. The films overstate the case. At 0:30 we see two men supposedly incapacitated by flogging, but as soon as the mutiny is announced, they up on their feet, ready to take part. They need another flogging!
It won’t be long before ther’s another re-make involving PLEBS like Brad Pitt(cess pit) Colin Farrell etc,etc. What ever happened to real actors, that didn’t have to endorse every other shit over rated n marketed product?
`Three cheers for Clark Gable. He was pretty sexy when he was young ;D
@olebaj No doubt about it. 1935 is a great movie. 1962 wins in the “gorgeous” category, and may also be interesting to those who wish to see a catalogue of the various British naval punishments. 1962 turns Christian into a fop, and is completely unrealistic in that Christian never removes his shirt (Gable and Gibson do in the other versions). 1962 expects us to believe that Christian lay in the bushes in full naval uniform!
@mindspring57 But i like the 1935 version the best. Have seen it many times and am not bored. Franchot tone, Clark gable, Charles Laughton they all make the movie watchable…. Won’t eat cheese aye, before i am done with you i will make you eat grass!!!! scottish accents
@olebaj I agree that the 1984 version was best for historical accuracy. I guess what I was trying to say is that I think 1962 had a lot of problems!
@mindspring57 1984 version was the best for historical accuracy
This movie works on all levels. One of at least three reasons why Gable owned the 30’s. Either he or Laughton should have gotten the Oscar over the Informer guy, who was actually dreadful. Tone and those two must have split the vote allowing the Informer to win.