H.M.S. Defiant
“The cry was MUTINY... and the decks ran red!...”
Synopsis
Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.
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Alec Guinness
Captain Crawford
Dirk Bogarde
Lieut. Scott-Padget
Anthony Quayle
Vizard
Maurice Denham
Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon)
Nigel Stock
Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick
Tom Bell
Evans
Richard Carpenter
Lieut. Posonby
Ray Brooks
Hayes
Robin Stewart
Pardoe
Murray Melvin
Wagstaffe
Victor Maddern
Dawlish
David Robinson
Harvey Crawford
Bryan Pringle
Sgt Kneebone
Johnny Briggs
Wheatley
Toke Townley
Silly Billy
Declan Mulholland
Morrison
Peter Greenspan
Johnson
Brian Phelan
Grimshaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- H.M.S. Defiant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Nigel Kneale, Edmund H. North, Frank Tilsley
Clifton Parker
Christopher Challis
Peter R. Hunt
John Brabourne
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Peter R. Hunt
Editor
John Brabourne
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About H.M.S. Defiant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is H.M.S. Defiant about?
Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.
Who directed H.M.S. Defiant?
H.M.S. Defiant was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in H.M.S. Defiant?
The principal cast of H.M.S. Defiant includes Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle, Maurice Denham, Nigel Stock.
When was H.M.S. Defiant released and how long is it?
H.M.S. Defiant was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for H.M.S. Defiant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for H.M.S. Defiant was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is H.M.S. Defiant based on a book or true story?
H.M.S. Defiant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Tilsley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for H.M.S. Defiant?
H.M.S. Defiant holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).