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The Caine Mutiny (1954): Film vs Book
Film · 1954 · Directed by Edward Dmytryk · Starring Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer
About the film
A naval officer faces a court martial after a mutiny at sea.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film keeps the trial and shortens the long first part of the book.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a big, absorbing read.
What the book gives you
The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk
A gripping, thoughtful story about duty, leadership and loyalty.
Who will like it: Readers who like naval stories and courtroom drama.