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Mutiny is a 1952 film directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Mark Stevens, Angela Lansbury, and Patric Knowles. The film tells a story about a group of sailors who mutiny against their tyrannical captain on a ship sailing from Tahiti to San Francisco. The film explores themes of loyalty, courage, justice, and the consequences of standing up against oppression.

The story begins in Tahiti, where the ship Bounty arrives to resupply before continuing on to San Francisco. The ship's captain, James Marshall (Patric Knowles), is a cruel and harsh man who treats his crew like slaves. The crew sees no escape from his tyranny and the constant mistreatment. However, everything changes when the new third mate, David Nelson (Mark Stevens), arrives onboard. Nelson is a former sailor who has a reputation for being brave and standing up against injustice. He quickly notices the captain's mistreatment of the crew, and he tries to intervene. However, his attempts to mediate only result in him being beaten and humiliated by the captain.

As the ship sets sail towards San Francisco, tensions between the crew and the captain increase. The crew has had enough of the captain's cruelty and slavery and decides to mutiny. Led by Nelson, they take control of the ship and imprison the captain, along with his two loyal officers (played by Philip Ahn and Billy House). The crew is faced with a difficult question: what to do with the captives? Nelson wants to take them to civil authorities in San Francisco and have them tried for their crimes, while some of the crew just wants to dump them overboard.

The mutiny puts them all in a difficult situation, as the rest of the ship's crew, who were not involved in the uprising, are loyal to the captain and are unsure whether to support the captain or join the mutineers. The crew is divided into two sides, and a tense standoff ensues. Nelson uses all his persuasive powers to get the crew on his side, and even the captain acknowledges his superiority in a final showdown.

The film is full of suspense and tension, and the performances by the cast are excellent. Stevens is particularly impressive in his role as the hero of the story. He exudes charisma and everyman appeal that captures the audience's imagination. Lansbury, meanwhile, adds an extra dimension to the story as the captain's wife, who has mixed feelings about the mutiny, and whose relationship with Nelson adds a romantic subplot to the story.

The film also has some breathtaking action sequences that involve ship-to-ship battles and heroic rescues. The way the action sequences are choreographed is particularly impressive given the limited technology of the time. The film uses camera movements and sound effects to add a sense of realism and danger to the scenes.

Mutiny is a well-crafted melodrama that is both entertaining and insightful. The film explores important themes that are timeless and relevant no matter the time period in which the story takes place. The film shows the power of collective action against oppression, but also how difficult it can be to maintain unity and discipline in the face of adversity.

Overall, Mutiny is a worthy inclusion in the classic Hollywood canon. It has all the ingredients necessary to make an entertaining and engaging melodrama, and it packs an emotional punch that will stay with the audience long after the film has ended. It is a testament to the power of cinema and storytelling to move us and inspire our souls.

Mutiny is a 1952 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.