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.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"The movie 'H.M.S. Defiant' is a historical war film set entirely outside the context of the Christmas season. There are no detectable Christmas elements, themes, or plot relevance."

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Cast & Crew

Alec Guinness

Captain Crawford

Dirk Bogarde

Lieut. Scott-Padget

Anthony Quayle

Vizard

Maurice Denham

Mr. Goss (Ship's Surgeon)

Nigel Stock

Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick

Tom Bell

Evans

Richard Carpenter

Lieut. Posonby

PG

Peter Gill

Lieut. D'Arblay

Ray Brooks

Hayes

Robin Stewart

Pardoe

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