Title: Mutiny on the Bounty
Year: 1935
Director: Frank Lloyd
Country: US
Language: English
Directed by Frank Lloyd, Mutiny on the Bounty is loosely based on real events that happened in 1789. It was the 8th picture to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and was nominated for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Score and Best Editing. It was fairly commercially and critically successful when it was first released.
First mate Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable) leads a revolt against his sadistic commander, Captain Bligh (Charles Laughton) , in this classic seafaring adventure.
The sets were full scale converted ships, and the scenes on land were actually shot on location. This made the film feel authentic compared to the cheaper looking productions at the time. The cinematography is remarkable; every shot captures the motion of the ship.
Herbert Stothart score is a bombastic medley of nautical themes and emotional underscoring. The editing is sharp, full of montages that add to an overall tense atmosphere. The acting, particularly by Laughton & Gable, is remarkable. Munity on the Bounty certainly has the scope and feel of a big Hollywood production.
The effects of Mutiny on the Bounty do feel a bit dated and if you are looking for a more dramatic high-seas Best Picture Winner then you might go for Titanic (1997).. There's no doubt that it was a great picture for the time, but in 2023 the story leaves a lot to be desired.
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