loses his arm. Discovered among the prisoners is a key aide to Napoleon, from whom the British learn important information about a planned invasion of Britain. With Crawford incapacitated, Scott-Padget takes command, but his brutality goads the crew into a premature mutiny. Appealing to their patriotism, Crawford convinces Vizard and the other mutineers to sail for the main British fleet blockading Rochefort to warn them of the impending invasion. Crawford promises to intercede for the crew as best he can, on the condition that none of the officers are harmed. As the Defiant reaches the fleet at Rochefort, they receive word that the main British fleet has already mutinied, with the Admiralty agreeing to all of the sailors' demands and granting an amnesty to those who took part. The crew's jubilation at the news is cut short when a hot-headed seaman, Evans, murders Scott-Padget. Realising that they are now all doomed to punishment as mutineers, an enraged Vizard kills Evans. Their only course now is to try to escape with the ship. Just then, the French fleet sallies out from port, and a French fireship is sighted heading straight for the British flagship. As the only ship under sail, the Defiant has the unique opportunity to save the flagship. Once again, Crawford appeals to the crew's patriotism, making no promises but convincing them to intercept the fireship. Vizard is killed in the ensuing action, living just long enough to hear a message from the British admiral thanking Defiant for their honourable actions. The mutiny is over and HMS Defiant joins the fleet. Cast Alec Guinness as Captain Crawford Dirk Bogarde as Lieutenant Scott-Padget Anthony Quayle as Vizard Maurice Denham as Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon) Nigel Stock as Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick Richard Carpenter as Lieutenant Ponsonby Peter Gill as Lieutenant D'Arblay David Robinson as Midshipman Harvey Crawford Robin Stewart as Midshipman Pardoe Ray Brooks as Hayes Peter Greenspan as Johnson Tom Bell as Evans Murray Melvin as Percival Wagstaffe Victor Maddern as Bosun Dawlish Bryan Pringle as Marine Sergeant Kneebone Johnny Briggs as Wheatley Brian Phelan as Grimshaw Toke Townley as Silly Billy Declan Mulholland as Morrison Walter Fitzgerald as Admiral Jackson Joy Shelton as Mrs. Crawford Anthony Oliver as Tavern Leader Russell Napier as Flag Captain Michael Coles as Flag Lieutenant Andre Maranne as Colonel Giraud James Bolam as Midshipman Assisting in Operation Appearance in other media Johnny Burnette sang