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What character did Laughton portray in "Mutiny on the Bounty"?

  • Captain Bligh

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  • William Muspratt

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Captain Bligh, the tyrannical captain of the HMS Bounty, was portrayed by Charles Laughton in the 1935 film "Mutiny on the Bounty." Laughton's performance captured Bligh's ruthless and demanding nature, as well as his eventual downfall at the hands of his rebellious crew. The film's depiction of Bligh's character has become iconic, and Laughton's portrayal is widely regarded as one of the greatest in cinema history.
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