The Bounty (1984)
After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.
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.
Director: Roger Donaldson
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: May 4, 1984
Cast
- Mel Gibson - Fletcher Christian
- Anthony Hopkins - Lieutenant William Bligh
- Daniel Day-Lewis - John Fryer
- Bernard Hill - William Cole
- Phil Davis - Edward Young
- Liam Neeson - Charles Churchill
- Wi Kuki Kaa - King Tynah
- Tevaite Vernette - Mauatua
- Laurence Olivier - Admiral Hood
- Edward Fox - Captain Greetham
Screenplay
- Robert Bolt (Screenplay)
- Richard Hough (Novel)
Music: Vangelis
Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson
Editing: Tony Lawson
Production: The De Laurentiis Company, Bounty Films Production
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Pirate Adventures, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
sea, ship, exotic island, mutiny, lake, pregnancy, sailing, based on true story, tahiti, murder, great barrier reef, sailor, native peoples, 18th century, storm at sea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Bounty?
- The Bounty was directed by Roger Donaldson.
- Who stars in The Bounty?
- The Bounty stars Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Phil Davis, Liam Neeson.
- How long is The Bounty?
- The Bounty has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Bounty?
- The Bounty is a Action, Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Bounty?
- The Bounty had a budget of $25M.
- How much did The Bounty gross?
- The Bounty grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The Bounty produced?
- The Bounty was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bounty?
- The themes of The Bounty include: Pirate Adventures, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Inspiring True Stories.