Review of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) by Peter P — 09 Aug 2011
Some of the facts might be wrong but for all we know some of the truth may not be true. So about the movie.
It is the late 1700's, a ship called The Bounty is sent from Enlad to Tahiti to get plants for an agricultural project. The captain is a stern disiplinarian who rules by fear and violence. Finally the crew led by Christenson mutinies, they set the Captain and those loyal to him adrift in a small boat and try to make a new life for themselves. It isn't the last they see of Capt Bligh though.
It doesn't show Capt Bligh as totally evil, maybe mad with power. Christenson is portrayed as mostly noble but may not have been all that noble in truth.
Engaging story based on a true event. The film is well acted and directed, some fantastic ocean scenes, snappy editing.
Clark Gable looks quite different without the mustache, almost like superman and Clark Kent with the glasses, small change akes quite a difference.
This review of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) was written by Peter P on 09 Aug 2011.
Mutiny on the Bounty has generally received very positive reviews.
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