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Moby Dick

U19561h 55mJohn Huston
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 78

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"The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!"

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.

AdventureDrama
Stroke Of FateBased On Novel Or BookWhaleObsessionBoatShipwreckWalrusRevengeWhaling Ship19th Century

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Frequently asked questions

What is Moby Dick (1956) 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 stars in Moby Dick?

Moby Dick stars Gregory Peck (Captain Ahab), Richard Basehart (Ishmael), Leo Genn (Starbuck), James Robertson Justice (Capt. Boomer), Harry Andrews (Stubb). The film was directed by John Huston.

How long is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated U.

Is Moby Dick worth watching?

Moby Dick holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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