H.M.S. Defiant

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.

Director

Lewis Gilbert

Written by

Nigel Kneale

Music

Clifton Parker

Studio

Columbia Pictures

Released

15 April 1962

Genres

Adventure, History, War