The Caine Mutiny

The Caine Mutiny is a 1954 movie directed by Edward Dmytryk of the fictional story of a mutiny aboard a World War II US naval vessel, and the subsequent court-martial. The film is based upon Herman Wouk's best-selling, and 1951 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Wouk's novel had already been the basis for a successful nationwide stage play titled "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial."

Trivia

Michael Caine (born Maurice Micklewhite) changed his name to Michael Scott when he first became an actor. He happened to be speaking to his agent in a telephone box in London's Leicester Square when he was informed that he had to change his name again because another actor was already using the name Michael Scott. His agent insisted that he come up with a new name immediately. Looking around for inspiration, he noted that The Caine Mutiny was being shown at the Odeon cinema, and so he decided to change his name to Michael Caine.

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Michael Caine - London - Leicester Square

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