Billy Budd
1962, English. Directed by Peter Ustinov.
The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Peter UstinovDirector
- Terence StampBilly Budd
- Robert RyanJohn Claggart, Master of Arms
- Peter UstinovEdwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
- Melvyn DouglasThe Dansker, Sailmaker
- Paul RogersPhilip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
- John NevilleJulian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
- David McCallumSteven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
- Ronald LewisEnoch Jenkins, Maintopman
- Lee MontagueSqueak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
- Thomas HeathcoteAlan Payne, Maintopman
- Ray McAnallyWilliam O'Daniel, Maintopman
- Robert BrownArnold Talbot, Maintopman
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Ustinov, DeWitt Bodeen
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Billy Budd: quick answers
Is Billy Budd worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Billy Budd?
Billy Budd runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Billy Budd have a post-credits scene?
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Is Billy Budd suitable for kids?
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Where can I watch Billy Budd?
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What movies are like Billy Budd?
If you liked Billy Budd, try The Bounty, Dirt, Annapolis.
Who directed Billy Budd?
Billy Budd (1962) was directed by Peter Ustinov and stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov.