H.M.S. Defiant
"The cry was MUTINY... and the decks ran red!..."
Originally released in 1962. H.M.S. Defiant is a adventure/history film. directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Starring Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, and Anthony Quayle
Synopsis
Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alec Guinness
as Captain Crawford
Dirk Bogarde
as Lieut. Scott-Padget
Anthony Quayle
as Vizard
Maurice Denham
as Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon)
Nigel Stock
as Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick
Tom Bell
as Evans
Richard Carpenter
as Lieut. Posonby
Peter Gill
as Lieut. D'Arblay
Ray Brooks
as Hayes
Robin Stewart
as Pardoe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.M.S. Defiant about?
Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this diff...
Who directed H.M.S. Defiant?
H.M.S. Defiant was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is H.M.S. Defiant?
H.M.S. Defiant has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was H.M.S. Defiant released?
H.M.S. Defiant was released on April 15, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in H.M.S. Defiant?
The main cast of H.M.S. Defiant includes Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock.