H.M.S. Defiant
“The cry was MUTINY... and the decks ran red!...”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Amazon Video |
About H.M.S. Defiant
H.M.S. Defiant is a 1962 English-language adventure, history and war film directed by Lewis Gilbert. The cast is led by Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
H.M.S. Defiant was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 15, 1962.
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writers
- Nigel Kneale, Edmund H. North
- Release date
- April 15, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
H.M.S. Defiant cast & crew
H.M.S. Defiant was directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Nigel Kneale and Edmund H. North.
The cast features Alec Guinness as Captain Crawford, Dirk Bogarde as Lieut. Scott-Padget, Anthony Quayle as Vizard, Maurice Denham as Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon), Nigel Stock as Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick, and Tom Bell as Evans.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clifton Parker, cinematography is by Christopher Challis, and it was produced by John Brabourne.
Is H.M.S. Defiant worth watching?
H.M.S. Defiant holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, history, and war, H.M.S. Defiant is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of H.M.S. Defiant
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
Peter Gill
Lieut. D'Arblay
Ray Brooks
Hayes
Robin Stewart
Pardoe
Murray Melvin
Wagstaffe
Victor Maddern
Dawlish
H.M.S. Defiant — FAQs
▸Where can I watch H.M.S. Defiant in United States?
H.M.S. Defiant is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸What language is H.M.S. Defiant in?
H.M.S. Defiant is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is H.M.S. Defiant?
H.M.S. Defiant runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is H.M.S. Defiant rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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