Moby Dick (1956)
Moby Dick is a 1956 adventure movie directed by John Huston, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart and Leo Genn.
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.
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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.
When was Moby Dick released?
Moby Dick was released on 27 June 1956.
How long is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick runs 1h 55m.
Who made Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by John Huston.
Where can I watch Moby Dick?
Moby Dick is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch Moby Dick
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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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