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The Bounty

The Bounty

Action · Drama · History · 1984

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.

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The Bounty

“After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.”

1984 Action · Drama · History 2h 12m

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6.8 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Roger Donaldson

Written by

Robert Bolt

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Fletcher Christian

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Lieutenant William Bligh

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

John Fryer

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

William Cole

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Charles Churchill

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Edward Young

Wi Kuki Kaa

Wi Kuki Kaa

King Tynah

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Put The Bounty on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.