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Moby Dick (1956)

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

  • Jun 27, 1956
  • 1h 55m

7.1/10

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496 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Moby Dick is a 1956 adventure and drama film directed by John Huston. Its leading cast includes Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart and Leo Genn. It runs for 1 hour 55 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 55 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 496 TMDB votes

Trailer

Moby Dick (1956) - Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Gregory Peck Captain Ahab
  • Richard Basehart Ishmael
  • Leo Genn Starbuck
  • James Robertson Justice Capt. Boomer
  • Harry Andrews Stubb
  • Bernard Miles The Manxman
  • Noel Purcell Ship's Carpenter
  • Edric Connor Daggoo
  • Mervyn Johns Peleg
  • Joseph Tomelty Peter Coffin
  • Francis de Wolff Capt. Gardiner
  • Philip Stainton Bildad
  • Royal Dano Elijah
  • Seamus Kelly Flask
  • Friedrich von Ledebur Queequeg
  • Orson Welles Father Mapple
  • John Huston Barman / Ship's Lookout (voice) (uncredited)
  • Carol White Young Girl (uncredited)

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