Moby Dick(1956)
“The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!”
Overview
In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Moulin Productions Inc.
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Captain Ahab
Richard Basehart
as Ishmael
Leo Genn
as Starbuck
James Robertson Justice
as Capt. Boomer
Harry Andrews
as Stubb
Bernard Miles
as The Manxman
Noel Purcell
as Ship's Carpenter
Edric Connor
as Daggoo
Mervyn Johns
as Peleg
Joseph Tomelty
as Peter Coffin
Francis de Wolff
as Capt. Gardiner
Philip Stainton
as Bildad
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Moulin Productions Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moby Dick?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Moby Dick (1956).
What is Moby Dick about?▼
In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Who directed Moby Dick?▼
Moby Dick was directed by John Huston and released in 1956. It is a adventure, drama film.
How long is Moby Dick?▼
Moby Dick has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Moby Dick?▼
The cast of Moby Dick includes Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab, Richard Basehart as Ishmael, Leo Genn as Starbuck, James Robertson Justice as Capt. Boomer, Harry Andrews as Stubb and more.
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