The Bounty
“After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Larry Karaszewski on THE BOUNTY
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-05-01
Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Fletcher Christian
Anthony Hopkins
Lieutenant William Bligh
Daniel Day-Lewis
John Fryer
Bernard Hill
William Cole
Liam Neeson
Charles Churchill
Phil Davis
Edward Young
Wi Kuki Kaa
King Tynah
Tevaite Vernette
Mauatua
Laurence Olivier
Admiral Hood
Edward Fox
Captain Greetham
Philip Martin Brown
John Adams
Simon Chandler
David Nelson
Malcolm Terris
Dr. John Huggan
Simon Adams
Thomas Heywood
John Sessions
John Smith
Andrew Wilde
William McCoy
Neil Morrissey
Matthew Quintal
Richard Graham
John Mills
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.34x
-$16.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bolt
- Original Score
- Vangelis
- Original Title
- The Bounty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.6M
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company, Bounty Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Donaldson
Robert Bolt, Richard Hough
Vangelis
Arthur Ibbetson
Tony Lawson
Bernard Williams, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Donaldson
Director
Vangelis
Original Music Composer
Tony Lawson
Editor
Robert Bolt
Screenplay
John Graysmark
Production Design
Bernard Williams
Producer
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bounty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Bounty includes Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Liam Neeson.
When was The Bounty released and how long is it?
The Bounty was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bounty?
The Bounty had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $8.6M at the worldwide box office (0.34 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Bounty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bounty was composed by Vangelis.
Is The Bounty based on a book or true story?
The Bounty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Hough".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bounty?
The Bounty holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).