Moby Dick
1956, English. Directed by John Huston.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 27 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ray Bradbury, John Huston
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $10M
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Moby Dick: quick answers
Is Moby Dick worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 495 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Moby Dick?
Moby Dick runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Moby Dick have a post-credits scene?
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Is Moby Dick suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Moby Dick?
If you liked Moby Dick, try Lord Jim, Down to the Sea in Ships, Reap the Wild Wind.
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick (1956) was directed by John Huston and stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn.