When you already have a definitive version of a story on film (1935) it's always tough to remake it successfully. To be fair to Roger Donaldson, he has managed to come pretty close - and do far better than the 1962 iteration - with this well cast telling of a story of mutiny and brutality. It's told by way of a retrospective as Lord Hood (Lord Olivier) conducts an investigation into what happened aboard the…
Top Cast
Mel Gibson
Fletcher Christian
Anthony Hopkins
Lieutenant William Bligh
Daniel Day-Lewis
John Fryer
Bernard Hill
William Cole
Liam Neeson
Charles Churchill
Phil Davis
Edward Young
Wi Kuki Kaa
King Tynah
Tevaite Vernette
Mauatua
Laurence Olivier
Admiral Hood
Edward Fox
Captain Greetham
Philip Martin Brown
John Adams
Simon Chandler
David Nelson
Malcolm Terris
Dr. John Huggan
Simon Adams
Thomas Heywood
John Sessions
John Smith
Andrew Wilde
William McCoy
Reviews
**_The most accurate and realistic version of the infamous mutiny_** The 1935 black & White version of "Mutiny on the bounty" may have won an Oscar for Best Picture at the time, but will likely strike modern viewers as dated and unrealistic. Marlon Brando's 1962 remake is the most epic, captivating and compelling version. But Mel Gibson's 1984 version, simply called "The Bounty," is the most historically accurate…
FAQ about The Bounty
What is The Bounty about?
An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.
When was The Bounty released?
The Bounty was released in 1984.
What genres does The Bounty belong to?
The Bounty is categorised as Action, Drama, History.
Who stars in The Bounty?
The cast of The Bounty includes Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Liam Neeson.