In the Wake of the Bounty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids In the Wake of the Bounty |
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| Directed by | Charles Chauvel |
| Produced by | Charles Chauvel |
| Written by | Charles Chauvel |
| Starring | Mayne Lynton Errol Flynn |
| Cinematography | Tasman Higgins |
| Editing by | William Shepherd |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 1933 |
| Running time | 60 min |
| Country |  Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | ₤6,500 |
In the Wake of the Bounty is an Australian movie from 1933. It was directed by Charles Chauvel. This film is special because it was the very first movie for the famous actor Errol Flynn.
The movie tells the story of the famous Mutiny on the Bounty. It is based on a 1932 book called Mutiny on the Bounty. This book was written by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. This Australian film came out two years before a more famous version by MGM called Mutiny on the Bounty.
About the Movie
This film is a bit different from other movies. It mixes real-life footage, like a documentary, with acted scenes. These acted scenes are called re-enactments.
The movie does not focus only on the mutiny itself. Instead, it spends more time showing what happened *after* the mutiny. It explores the lives of the sailors and their journey.
The Story of the Bounty
The original story of the Bounty is about a British Royal Navy ship. In 1789, some of the crew rebelled against their captain. This event is known as the Mutiny on the Bounty.
After the mutiny, the sailors faced many challenges. This movie explores their adventures and struggles. It shows what happened to them after they took over the ship.
