Moby Dick (1956)
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 his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Huston
Writing:
- John Huston
- Ray Bradbury
- Herman Melville
Stars:
Release Date: 1956-06-27
7.0/10
7.0/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 116
- Budget: $4,500,000
- Revenue: $10,400,000
Starbuck
Capt. Boomer
Ishmael
Queequeg
Barman / Ship's Lookout (voice) (uncredited)
The Manxman
Father Mapple
Stubb
Peleg
Captain Ahab
Ship's Carpenter
Daggoo
Peter Coffin
Capt. Gardiner
Bildad
Elijah
Young Girl (uncredited)
