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The Bounty (1984)
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The Bounty (1984)

Action, Drama, History • 2h 12m

Overview

An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.

Director: Roger Donaldson

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Format

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Length

132 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Mutiny on the Bounty

Last Updated

17 days ago

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Length
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Type
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Alternative Titles
Mutiny on the Bounty
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