Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Herman Wouk, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” follows the trial of a naval officer (played by Jake Lacy) who is accused of leading a mutiny against his unstable commander (Kiefer Sutherland).
The story was first adapted for the 1954 film “The Caine Mutiny,” which was nominated for seven Oscars including best picture.
Though that film and Wouk’s novel take place during World War II, Friedkin contemporized the story and relocated the action to the Persian Gulf.
“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is Friedkin’s 20th narrative film and his first since 2011’s “Killer Joe,” which starred Matthew McConaughey.
In the interim, Friedkin directed a documentary, “The Devil and Father Amorth,” about a purported real-life exorcism.
Persons:
William Friedkin, Friedkin, “, ”, Herman Wouk, Jake Lacy, Kiefer Sutherland, Joe, Matthew McConaughey, Amorth
Organizations:
Paramount, Showtime, Venice Film
Locations:
Venice, Persian