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Cast
Richard Arlen
as Capt. Robert Lawrence
Andy Devine
as Slim Collins
Constance Moore
as Helen Bailey
Noah Beery
as Captain of the 'Blackhawk'
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Blake - the First Mate
Mala
as Wani - Native Slave Leader
Thurston Hall
as Sam Bailey
Sandra Kane
as Tania Bailey
Paul Fix
as Jock - a Sailor
Richard Lane
as Kit Carson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 06m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure
Votes1
DirectorChristy Cabanne
WritersMichael L. Simmons, Ben Pivar
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMutiny on the Blackhawk
About Mutiny on the Blackhawk
Story deals with slave-running between Hawaii and California in 1840, featuring a wild mutiny aboard a slave ship on the high seas, the bartering of natives for slavery in a tropical paradise, and battle scenes between enraged California settlers and the Mexican Army.
Directed by Christy Cabanne, Mutiny on the Blackhawk leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Constance Moore — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1939.
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