Mutiny on the Blackhawk
“STORM AND FURY AT SEA but it raged in the hearts of desperate men!”
Synopsis
Story deals with slave-running between Hawaii and California in 1840, featuring a wild mutiny aboard a slave ship on the high seas, the bartering of natives for slavery in a tropical paradise, and battle scenes between enraged California settlers and the Mexican Army.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Capt. Robert Lawrence
Andy Devine
Slim Collins
Constance Moore
Helen Bailey
Noah Beery
Captain of the 'Blackhawk'
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Blake - the First Mate
Mala
Wani - Native Slave Leader
Thurston Hall
Sam Bailey
Sandra Kane
Tania Bailey
Paul Fix
Jock - a Sailor
Richard Lane
Kit Carson
Mabel Albertson
The Widow
Charles Trowbridge
Gen. Fremont
Peter Potter
Sailor
Byron Foulger
Coombs - a Sailor
Francisco Marán
Gen. Romero
Eddy Waller
Parson
Mamo Clark
Mamo
Budd Buster
Settler Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael L. Simmons
- Original Title
- Mutiny on the Blackhawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Michael L. Simmons, Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Michael L. Simmons
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutiny on the Blackhawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mutiny on the Blackhawk about?
Story deals with slave-running between Hawaii and California in 1840, featuring a wild mutiny aboard a slave ship on the high seas, the bartering of natives for slavery in a tropical paradise, and battle scenes between enraged California settlers and the Mexican Army.
Who directed Mutiny on the Blackhawk?
Mutiny on the Blackhawk was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Mutiny on the Blackhawk?
The principal cast of Mutiny on the Blackhawk includes Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Constance Moore, Noah Beery, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Mutiny on the Blackhawk released and how long is it?
Mutiny on the Blackhawk was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mutiny on the Blackhawk?
Mutiny on the Blackhawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).