H.M.S. Defiant

Plot Summary

Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.

Top Cast

Alec Guinness Captain Crawford

Dirk Bogarde Lieut. Scott-Padget

Anthony Quayle Vizard

Maurice Denham Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon)

Nigel Stock Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick