The Caine Mutiny

The Caine Mutiny, WWII Movie starring Humphrey Bogart

The Caine Mutiny, WWII Movie starring Humphrey Bogart

(1954) This film is adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name by Herman Wouk who actually served in the Navy on a similar ship during WWII.

This was probably the third time I’ve watched The Caine Mutiny … it was a good opportunity to follow the characters.  Bogart was excellent as he fiddled with his steel ball stress relievers.  Fred MacMurray played a writer who had a wisecrack to throw in about everything.  Van Johnson was the executive officer who stood up for his captain until he no longer could … and then he suffered the brunt of the consequences.

The new Princeton-educated young Ensign who is the center of attention was played by Robert Francis.  I wondered why I couldn’t remember him in any other movies.  He was killed in a plane crash the following year when he was only 25 years old.

The Navy gave its blessing and assistance to the film only if the disclaimer “There has never been a mutiny in a ship of the United States Navy …” would precede the beginning of the story.

This classic is a favorite.

The Caine Mutiny at amazon.com

Watch a movie clip on Turner Classic Movies.

 

 

 

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