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H.M.S. Defiant (1962)

Movie ★ 6.5 101 min

Adventure History War

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.

Lewis Gilbert Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 15, 1962
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0055884

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Cast

Alec Guinness Alec Guinness Captain Crawford Dirk Bogarde Dirk Bogarde Lieut. Scott-Padget Anthony Quayle Anthony Quayle Vizard Maurice Denham Maurice Denham Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon) Nigel Stock Nigel Stock Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick Tom Bell Tom Bell Evans Richard Carpenter Richard Carpenter Lieut. Posonby Ray Brooks Ray Brooks Hayes Robin Stewart Robin Stewart Pardoe Murray Melvin Murray Melvin Wagstaffe Victor Maddern Victor Maddern Dawlish David Robinson Harvey Crawford Bryan Pringle Bryan Pringle Sgt Kneebone Johnny Briggs Johnny Briggs Wheatley Toke Townley Toke Townley Silly Billy Declan Mulholland Morrison Peter Greenspan Johnson Brian Phelan Brian Phelan Grimshaw

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Frequently asked questions

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?
H.M.S. Defiant stars Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle, Maurice Denham.
When was H.M.S. Defiant released?
H.M.S. Defiant is a 1962 adventure, history, war film.
Where can I watch H.M.S. Defiant?
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