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Damn the Defiant!

Alec Guinness must battle a mutinous crew and Napoleon's fleet in this rousing, historical adventure. As commander of the British warship H.M.S. Defiant, the humane Crawford (Guinness) strives to maintain order throughout the ship against the ceaseless brutality of sadistic first mate Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde).

Year: 1962
Genre: Drama, Classic Drama, Classic Adventure, Action, Classic Cinema
Country: UK
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle
Duration: 99 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.2/10
Location in store: Classic Adventure

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