Mel Gibson played him in the 1984 film "The Bounty"
[DOC] [TLE] The Bounty (1984) - Rotten Tomatoes [PAR] Critic Consensus: Thanks in large part to its cast, and Anthony Hopkins in 
particular, The ... Mr. Christian (Mel Gibson), formerly Bligh's friend, is of little use 
to the captain, .... Its interesting and i must say antony hopkins is on top form with 
brilliant acting from him and the entire cast.