Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Mutiny on the Bounty and Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004).
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Movie 1: Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Mutiny on the Bounty is an epic historical drama based on the real-life 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty. Marlon Brando stars as First Lieutenant Fletcher
Christian, who leads a rebellion against the harsh and tyrannical Captain William Bligh, played by Trevor Howard. As tensions rise during their voyage
to Tahiti, the film explores themes of leadership, justice, and freedom.
Notable for its sweeping cinematography and Brando’s complex portrayal of Christian, this lavish production became a significant Hollywood undertaking.
Though controversial at the time for its budget and delays, the film went on to earn several Academy Award nominations and has since become a classic of
the seafaring genre.
Directed by: Lewis Milestone
Produced by: Aaron Rosenberg
Starring: Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Hugh Griffith, Richard Haydn, Tarita Teriipaia
Screenplay by: Charles Lederer
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Edited by: John McSweeney Jr.
Music by: Bronislau Kaper
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date: 8 November 1962
File Length: 168 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $19 million
Box office: $13.6 million (US)
Movie 2: Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004)
This animated adventure reimagines the classic tale of The Three Musketeers with Disney’s beloved characters in the starring roles. Mickey, Donald, and
Goofy are janitors who dream of becoming musketeers—and when Princess Minnie is threatened by the evil Captain Pete, the trio gets their chance to prove
that friendship, courage, and teamwork can triumph over villainy.
Filled with humour, heart, and musical moments inspired by classical opera, this fun-filled family film brings timeless characters into a swashbuckling
new story. With vibrant animation and a light-hearted tone, it’s a delightful entry in Disney’s direct-to-video catalogue.
Directed by: Donovan Cook
Produced by: Margot Pipkin
Starring: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Russi Taylor, Jim Cummings, Tress MacNeille
Screenplay by: Evan Spiliotopoulos
Narrated by: Rob Paulsen
Edited by: Vartan Nazarian
Music by: Bruce Broughton (score), classical adaptations
Distributed by: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Release date: 17 August 2004
File Length: 68 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Not publicly disclosed
Box office: Direct-to-video release