# The Caine Mutiny (1954)

> A World War II naval officer risks court-martial after removing a psychologically unstable captain whose command threatens his crew.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5290

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Edward Dmytryk
- Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Robert Francis, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray, May Wynn, Katherine Warren, Jerry Paris, José Ferrer
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046816/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, psychologically uneasy, sober, classic film night, war drama marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and moral ambiguity unfolds on the high seas during World War II.

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