Billy Budd (1962)
Billy Budd is a 1962 drama movie directed by Peter Ustinov, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan and Peter Ustinov.
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
Quick answers
What is Billy Budd about?
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
When was Billy Budd released?
Billy Budd was released on 12 November 1962.
How long is Billy Budd?
Billy Budd runs 1h 59m.
Who made Billy Budd?
Billy Budd was directed by Peter Ustinov.
Where can I watch Billy Budd?
Billy Budd is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Billy Budd
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Terence Stamp as Billy Budd
- Robert Ryan as John Claggart, Master of Arms
- Peter Ustinov as Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
- Melvyn Douglas as The Dansker, Sailmaker
- Paul Rogers as Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
- John Neville as Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
- David McCallum as Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
- Ronald Lewis as Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
- Lee Montague as Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
- Thomas Heathcote as Alan Payne, Maintopman
- Ray McAnally as William O'Daniel, Maintopman
- Robert Brown as Arnold Talbot, Maintopman
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