The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
哗变 人艺现场
Synopsis
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny was brought to the stage of the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1988, translated by Ying Ruocheng and directed by Charlton Heston. A play sustained entirely by dialogue, it is hailed as a model of "drama defined by speech". Powerful actors including Feng Yuanzheng, Wu Gang, Wang Gang and Wang Lei portray the heated verbal battles of the court-martial aboard the USS Caine. The film adaptation leverages the shift from stage space to cinematic perspective to present an intense confrontation waged with language as its weapon. Amid the trial, the complexity of human nature and the limits of truth are gradually laid bare, with a distinctive dramatic tension bursting forth beyond the stage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Feng Yuanzheng
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Wouk
- Original Title
- 哗变 人艺现场
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- 北京人民艺术剧院
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Feng Yuanzheng
Herman Wouk
Department Leadership Roster
Feng Yuanzheng
Director
Herman Wouk
Writer
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What is The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial about?
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny was brought to the stage of the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1988, translated by Ying Ruocheng and directed by Charlton Heston. A play sustained entirely by dialogue, it is hailed as a model of "drama defined by speech". Powerful actors including Feng Yuanzheng, Wu Gang, Wang Gang and Wang Lei portray the heated verbal battles of the court-martial aboard the USS Caine. The film adaptation leverages the shift from stage space to cinematic perspective to present an intense confrontation waged with language as its weapon. Amid the trial, the complexity of human nature and the limits of truth are gradually laid bare, with a distinctive dramatic tension bursting forth beyond the stage.
Who directed The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial?
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial was directed by Feng Yuanzheng.
Who stars in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial?
The principal cast of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial includes Feng Yuanzheng, Wang Lei, Wu Gang.
When was The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial released and how long is it?
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.