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Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray, Robert Francis ... see more see more... , May Wynn , Tom Tully , E.G. Marshall , Arthur Franz , Lee Marvin , Warner Anderson , Claude Akins , Katherine Warren , Jerry Paris , Steve Brodie , Todd Karns , Whit Bissell , James Best , Joe Haworth , James Edwards , Don Dubbins , David Alpert , Herbert Anderson , Robert Bray , Ted Cooper , Donald Dillaway , Don Keefer , Dayton Lummis , Kenneth MacDonald , Paul McGuire , Tyler McVey , Patrick Miller , Gaylord "Steve" Pendleton , Jay Richards , James Todd , Don Anderson , Eddie Laguna , Richard Norris , Angela Lansbury , Mark Stevens , Patric Knowles , Rhys Williams

Robert Francis is at the center of the story as Willis Keith, a newly-minted ensign assigned to the destroyer/minesweeper U.S.S. Caine during World War II. Soon after his arrival, the ship gets a new ... read more read more...captain, Lt. Comdr. Philip Francis Queeg Humphrey Bogart, a tough, no-nonsense veteran officer who tries to turns the crew into proper sailors and the Caine into a tight ship, engendering resentment from some of the men and several of his officers. A veteran of difficult years of service for too long, Queeg has insecurities about himself, his command, and his career that begin to manifest themselves as spells of temper over small details that cause him to make mistakes. Lt.Keefer (Fred MacMurray), the glib-tongued communications officer, begins making suggestions to the ship's sincere but overburdened first officer, Lt. Steve Maryk (Van Johnson), that Queeg may have mental problems. Maryk initially rejects these suggestions, and tries to support the captain, but conditions deteriorate to the point where Maryk is forced to relieve Queeg of command, and is charged -- along with Keith, who supported him -- with mutiny. Enter Lt. Barney Greenwald (Jose Ferrer), a lawyer in civilian life, who reluctantly agrees to help them, mostly out of sympathy for the impossible predicament in which Maryk has found himself trapped. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 4 min.

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Release Date: June 24, 1954

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  • fb1664868775
    November 14, 2011
    fb1664868775
    Maybe Bogart's finest moment, but overall a weak film if you don't include his performance.
  • garyX
    September 22, 2011
    garyX
    The officers that relieve a veteran naval commander during a WWII mission must justify their actions to a court martial tribunal or face execution. Another courtroom drama based around the twisted morality of war and the command structure, The Caine Mutiny sidesteps the usual dry... read moreness associated with legal rhetoric by basing most of the story on board ship amongst a set of interesting, well realised characters. There's little in the way of military action, but the character dynamic works really well, the picks of the bunch being Fred MacMurray as the cynical writer who instigates the insurrection and obviously the brilliant Humphrey Bogart in one of his best performances as the captain who has perhaps served one tour too many and is suffering the psychological damage that results. Jose Ferrer is also excellent as the reluctant defending lawyer and his drunken blitzkrieg at the finale is a real highlight. The only off key note is the unnecessary and sentimental glimpse into Robert Francis' homelife, but these scenes are mercifully brief and the quality performances and sharp dialogue make this one of the best courtroom dramas around.
  • mjgildea
    January 28, 2011
    mjgildea
    The Caine Mutiny is one of those movies that's okay or just alright for the majority but really knocks you on your ass in the last 10 minutes. Anyone who wants to accuse Humphrey Bogart of playing the same record for his entire career is more than welcome to eat this one. The Rob... read moreert Francis/May Wynn storyline (actually off the boat most of the Francis character off the boat) was completely negligable but all the action aboard the Caine was great. Picture The Caine Mutiny as Mister Robert's older codge brother. The whole cast is great (with a minor supporting role from a non-white-haired Lee Marvin) but Bogart and Fred MacMurray steal the show. But Jose Ferrer in the banquet scene was superb and leaves the viewer asking themselves a lot of questions. I won't call The Caine Mutiny one for my Kick in the Ass List but its still great, great stuff...
  • ajv2688
    November 7, 2010
    ajv2688
    This is a great movie with great actors. It does have some dull moments, but the story is really interesting. I recommend seeing this movie.
  • jjnxn
    June 11, 2009
    jjnxn
    Interesting story and excellent cast all giving good performances, even the usually grating Johnson, add up to a fine entertainment.
  • flixsterman
    January 18, 2009
    flixsterman
    "Strawberries!"
  • sainttom93
    March 1, 2008
    sainttom93
    This is a marvel of a movie from it's time -- a bit stiff as we watch it from our time -- but great, nevertheless
  • sanjurosamurai
    February 5, 2008
    sanjurosamurai
    this is a pretty solid film. it was a shadow of what i expected, being slow, simple, and without intensity for a film about a mutiny. but the performances were solid and it was entertaining. overall a pretty solid film.
  • binky013
    May 20, 2006
    binky013
    You know, Bogart never grew older, he just grew better. Excellent performances from the majority of the principals. The only one better than Bogart in this is Fred MacMurray. I think MacMurray never really achieved the recognition he deserved. A fine actor.



    There's a p

    ... read moreretty slow build up to the real drama of this film, but when it comes, the majority of the cast pulls togther for some high energy work. The courtroom action is tight and tense. Ferrer's greatest moment actually comes after the trial is over.



    If the script had been cut leaner and the actors had been all equally good, this would have been a five star movie.
  • staindslaved
    July 16, 2011
    staindslaved
    One of the most underrated performances of all time. Humphrey Bogart is absolutely captivating in his haunting performance a Lt. Queeg. The main storyline of the movie is engrossing and intriguing as well, but let's not kid ourselves, it's all about Queeg. His final scene clut... read moreching the Chinese stress balls and repeatedly mumbling 'strawberries' should be considered a top movie scene of all time. The film received seven generous Oscar nominations but criminally took home no statues.

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Critic Reviews

Variety Staff
November 7, 2007
Variety Staff, Variety

The intelligently adapted screenplay retains all the essence of the novel. Full Review

Dave Kehr
November 7, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

Despite a few flashes of talent in the 40s, Edward Dmytryk had descended to hack status by the time he filmed this 1954 version of Herman Wouk's novel. Full Review

Bosley Crowther
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

The Caine Mutiny, though somewhat garbled, is a vibrant film. Full Review

November 7, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Complex, atypical Bogie performance is keynote for strong drama from Pulitzer-winning novel and Broadway show. Full Review

Phil Villarreal
August 26, 2007
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

Bogart shines brightest, finding strength in weakness. Full Review

Jeremiah Kipp
May 9, 2007
Jeremiah Kipp, Slant Magazine

It's like the well-constructed house that's not meant to be distinctive, but was made to endure. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
March 26, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

This courtroom drama, an adaptation of Herman Wouk's novel and play, features Humphrey Bogart in one of his most intense and neurotic performances. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
September 12, 2006
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A tired looking Bogey gives a sound but tired performance. Full Review

Geoff Andrew
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

A stodgily liberal courtroom drama. Full Review

Rob Thomas
May 12, 2006
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Top-notch courtroom drama, with Bogie etching another unforgettable character.

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    • Lt. Barney Greenwald: If you wanna do anything about it, I'll be outside. I'm a lot drunker than you are, so it'll be a fair fight.
    • Lt. Barney Greenwald: I don't want to upset you too much, but at the moment you have an excellent chance of being hanged.
    • Capt. Philip Francis Queeg: Ah, but the strawberries! That's, that's where I had them.
  • This movie proportioned his artistical name to the actor now known as Michael Caine. He wanted to use another one, but it was already taken, and his agent told him to change it. Michael Caine was asked about this in a telephone booth in from of a cin... read moreema; so, looking for a nickname, he looked to the titles of the movies. "The Caine Mutiny" was being displayed in that cinema, but a tree was hiding the last part of the name, so, he only saw the word "Caine" and used it for his artistic name. "If the tree had been in other place", Michael Caine uses to say, "I would have been Michael Mutiny".
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