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The Revenge of Captain Bligh
Originally Aired: May 17, 1954
Suspense #552, "The Revenge of Captain Bligh," stars Charles Lawton in a gripping historical drama based on the true story following the infamous mutiny on HMS Bounty. After Fletcher Christian leads the mutiny against the ruthless Captain William Bligh, the disciplinarian commander and eighteen loyal crew members find themselves cast adrift in a 23-foot launch with meager provisions: twenty-eight gallons of water, 150 pounds of bread, and minimal weapons. Despite their dire circumstances, the resolute Bligh vows to survive and see justice done, promising to…
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