# The Bounty (1984)

> A historically grounded maritime epic pits a brutal naval commander against the mutinous officer and sailors pushed beyond endurance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1793

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, History
- Director: Roger Donaldson
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Liam Neeson, Phil Davis, Wi Kuki Kaa, Tevaite Vernette
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086993/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: oppressive, austere, sweeping, historical film night, maritime adventure viewing

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- [Treasure Island (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/15896)

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