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One Of The Most Powerful Movies Made
Less about war or even court martial, this film delves into the darkness in men's souls. The scene where Capt. Queeg psyche comes unraveled while he is on the stand during questioning, is one of the most powerful ever filmed. I too, felt the contempt that Jose Ferrer's character felt for the officers that he defended. A must see film.
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Fascinating -- like watching the wheels come off the cart is fascinating
Taut and sometimes darkly and cynically amusing. Wretched, worn-and-torn veteran Queeg takes over the Caine, and the little remaining glue holding him together quickly gives way under the strain of command, as a less-than-receptive crew looks on in consternation.
Brilliantly acted by all the major players, the Caine Mutiny boasted a very distinguished cast. Bogie is superb as the paranoid Queeg, being both despicable and piteous. Particularly noteworthy is Jose Ferrer's relatively short appearance at the end, as Lt. Greenwald, the rueful defense attorney for Maryk (Van Johnson), the Executive Officer charged with the mutiny. Also, Fred MacMurray is great in the atypical (for MacMurray) role of ship's weasel.
Only slightly marred by the nauseating backstory following the mawkish romance between young Ensign Keith and his "best girl" May Wynn.
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Awesome Movie
This is an absolute classic, you will not regret sitting down and watching this film!! Classic Bogart!
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Best version yet----
This is indeed one of my very favorite films. I bought this version to replace the previous DVD I had from Columbia. I was impressed with the sharper film, however the so called "special features" were nothing interesting. Just three film guys talking about the film telling me nothing I did not already know. Boring. I could have done the same talk on all sides. I wish they had secured an interview with someone ---anyone--- that was actually involved with the making of the film. Van Johnson would have been THE ultimate person of course.
Great film.....supurbly cast. Cannot be beat.
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Drama About Command
The film was produced by Stanley Kramer and adopted from a Herman Wouk novel. The film begins with a graduating class of ensigns. They will commence their education at sea. Ensign Keith's mom asks him to be careful and to not volunteer. The 'Caine' seems to be run-down, it is a minesweeper that has seen a lot of action. The two new ensigns see the entire ship. The ship and the men are tired, it is a slack ship. Then the ship gets a new captain, Lt. Cmdr. Queeg. The new captain runs everything by the book. Sailors will have a proper haircut, be clean shaven, and keep their shirts in their pants. Queeg's involvement in a petty detail results in the loss of a towing target. [He didn't properly delegate a task.]
The 'Caine' will take part in an invasion. But the ship turns around before it reaches the limit. Queeg holds a meeting, he is upset. Tom Kiefer criticizes the captain's mental state. His actions seem contradictory. Then there is the missing strawberries. Queeg surmises there was a duplicate key used to steal the strawberries, and orders a search of everyone on ship. Tom Kiefer displays his character on the Admiral's flattop. The fleet will be attacked by a typhoon. The crew is ordered to wear lifejackets. Queeg seems stunned by the storm, Maryk takes charge and relieves the Captain under Article 184. The rest of the officers go along. The 'Caine' survives to return to port and an inquiry into this action. [Isn't the correct procedure to sail into the waves?]
Their lawyer meets with them to defend Maryk and Keith. The crew testifies to what they observed. It looks bad for Maryk and Keith. Then Captain Queeg testifies about his actions. All of his problems were caused by his disloyal officers; Queeg was perfect. Lawyer Greenwald appeals to the Naval officers sitting in judgment. Merrick was acquitted but his career is over. At the celebration Greenwald gives a speech that summarizes the events. He blames the officers for not supporting Queeg after the towing incident, and blames Kiefer for creating distrust of Queeg! [This seems apposite of what we saw.] At the end Keith returns to his ship and finds the original Captain has returned.
[The lawyer's speech about those who joined the military before the war overlooks the historical facts and the economic conditions.] This film was made with the cooperation of the US Navy. You can contrast it to "Mr. Roberts" for another view of the situation. The film "Paths of Glory" also is about commanding an operation. [This film may be a symbol for Korea. David Halberstam's last book told how Marine General O. P. Smith saved his troops from a Chinese ambush by defying his commander.]
