(originally released as HMS Defiant)
1962
4/5 stars
Captain Crawford (Alec Guinness) of HMS Defiant takes on a new Lieutenant, Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde), who becomes hated by the crew and is the eventual cause of their mutiny under the leadership of seaman Vizard (Anthony Quayle).
Guinness is, naturally, fantastic as the well-respected Captain. His emotions are obvious, giving a depth to the character. Bogarde and Quayle are credible in their roles, displaying fine acting as well. The plot is easy to follow, often exciting, and always interesting. The viewer is left guessing as to what the ending will be. Costumes and sets looked good, especially the Defiant. My only problem with this film is the inexplicable weakness of Crawford in a few parts; he reacted in a way that no Captain of that era would have. Otherwise, it's a good movie with lots of action and excellent acting.
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