This 1935 Best Picture Oscar winner tells of a 1789 event near the isolated Pacific Volcano of Tofua

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Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: History & The Movies

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This 1935 Best Picture Oscar winner tells of a 1789 event near the isolated Pacific Volcano of Tofua

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The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Mutiny on the Bounty

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

The 1935 Best Picture Oscar winner that tells the story of a 1789 event near the isolated Pacific volcano of Tofua is “Mutiny on the Bounty.” This film is based on the true story of the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh on board the British ship HMS Bounty. The film dramatizes the harsh conditions and tyrannical leadership that led to the rebellion and subsequently follows the fate of the mutineers and their captain. The events culminate near Tofua, where some of the crucial scenes of survival and escape take place, underscoring the dramatic and perilous journey of the mutineers as they seek refuge from British retribution. “Mutiny on the Bounty” remains a classic in cinematic history, noted for its gripping narrative and powerful performances.

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