The Caine Mutiny (1954)
Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel was adapted into a Hollywood film in 1954, with Humphrey Bogart as the famous Captain Queeg. Don’t be fooled by his ridiculous name; this isn’t a comedy! Humph is the captain of a ship in WW2, and he’s incredibly stern and exacting. But then again, shouldn’t the captain be stern and exacting during wartime?
Fred MacMurray doesn’t agree, and he’s already looked up mutiny justifications in the Articles of War. Fred is very manipulative, so if you’re used to his jolly persona in Disney movies, you’ll be shocked to see him as such a slimy villain in this movie. He starts making little suggestions to Van Johnson, a newcomer on the ship, about Humph’s mental condition. The little suggestions grow into bigger ones, until finally Van believes mutiny is the only option for survival.
This is a very famous classic, and a must-see for Humphrey Bogart fans who like to see him in more complex roles than his early gangster or detective movies. He’s very different than audiences are used to seeing him, in his paranoia, vulnerability, fear, and anger. However, he doesn’t really steal the show. Fred MacMurray is the one you remember from the film. Van also has his moments, believe it or not, when he finally realizes the truth (no spoilers here). And José Ferrer tries to make the most of his screen time with a big drunken explosion. There’s also innocent Robert Francis, the tired, experienced Tom Tully, and the familiar faces of Claude Akens, Warner Anderson, Whit Bissell, Lee Marvin, and E.G. Marshall. James Edwards has a small role as the poor shipman who has to measure out strawberries against sugar scoops. If you have no idea what that means, I guess it’s about time you rent this classic again. I prefer Mutiny on the Bounty, but this movie is definitely entertaining.
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Fred MacMurray doesn’t agree, and he’s already looked up mutiny justifications in the Articles of War. Fred is very manipulative, so if you’re used to his jolly persona in Disney movies, you’ll be shocked to see him as such a slimy villain in this movie. He starts making little suggestions to Van Johnson, a newcomer on the ship, about Humph’s mental condition. The little suggestions grow into bigger ones, until finally Van believes mutiny is the only option for survival.
This is a very famous classic, and a must-see for Humphrey Bogart fans who like to see him in more complex roles than his early gangster or detective movies. He’s very different than audiences are used to seeing him, in his paranoia, vulnerability, fear, and anger. However, he doesn’t really steal the show. Fred MacMurray is the one you remember from the film. Van also has his moments, believe it or not, when he finally realizes the truth (no spoilers here). And José Ferrer tries to make the most of his screen time with a big drunken explosion. There’s also innocent Robert Francis, the tired, experienced Tom Tully, and the familiar faces of Claude Akens, Warner Anderson, Whit Bissell, Lee Marvin, and E.G. Marshall. James Edwards has a small role as the poor shipman who has to measure out strawberries against sugar scoops. If you have no idea what that means, I guess it’s about time you rent this classic again. I prefer Mutiny on the Bounty, but this movie is definitely entertaining.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Whit Bissell movies here!
More José Ferrer movies here!
More Van Johnson movies here!