Moby Dick
"The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!"
Originally released in 1956. Moby Dick is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, and Leo Genn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (453 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.4M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $10,400,000
Production Companies
- Moulin Productions Inc.
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fin...
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by John Huston.
How long is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Moby Dick released?
Moby Dick was released on June 27, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moby Dick?
The main cast of Moby Dick includes Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews.
Is Moby Dick worth watching?
Moby Dick has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 453 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.