Directed by:
Lewis GilbertCinematography:
Christopher ChallisComposer:
Clifton ParkerCast:
Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Maurice Denham, Anthony Quayle, Tom Bell, Murray Melvin, Victor Maddern, Michael Coles, James Bolam, Anthony Oliver, André Maranne (more)Plots(1)
As commander of the British warship H.M.S. Defiant, the humane Crawford (Alec Guinness) strives to maintain order throughout the ship against the ceaseless brutality of sadistic first mate Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde). After Crawford is injured in a fiery battle with a French treasure ship, angry seaman Vizard (Anthony Quayle) leads the crew to mutiny when Scott-Padget takes over but when a vengeful sailor murders Scott-Padget, the Defiant crew must decide between saving their country or their own lives. (Via Vision Entertainment)
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