The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

Definitely better than Dmytryk's more extensive 1954 adaptation of the novel, and arguably a bit weaker than Friedkin's 2023 version (which follows Altman's wise lead in focusing only on the trial, but is overall better-executed). Bogosian and Gallagher as the lawyers are a bit lukewarm. Altman's naturalistic approach to dialogue nevertheless lends itself well to the nuanced text, and some unique lines in the final scene make Altman's ending the easiest to understand.

Score based on distant memory.