Moby Dick(1956)
The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!
Moby Dick 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.
Moby Dick (1956) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Huston, released on June 27, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn and James Robertson Justice. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 485 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Ray Bradbury, John Huston, Herman Melville
- Producers:
- Vaughan N. Dean, John Huston
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Philip Sainton
- Production:
- Moulin Productions Inc.
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $10,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Moby Dick (1956) Trailer
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Moby Dick Videos & Clips
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Moby Dick (1956) - Theatrical Trailer
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Moby Dick (1956) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Ernest Dickerson on MOBY DICK
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Moby Dick Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Peck
as Captain Ahab
Richard Basehart
as Ishmael
Leo Genn
as Starbuck
James Robertson Justice
as Capt. Boomer
Harry Andrews
as Stubb
Bernard Miles
as The Manxman
Noel Purcell
as Ship's Carpenter
Edric Connor
as Daggoo
Mervyn Johns
as Peleg
Joseph Tomelty
as Peter Coffin
Francis de Wolff
as Capt. Gardiner
- Philip Stainton
Philip Stainton
as Bildad
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Ray Bradbury, John Huston and Herman Melville, produced by Vaughan N. Dean and John Huston.
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Moby Dick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 485 ratings.
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Moby Dick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moby Dick online?
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Moby Dick (1956) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
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The main cast of Moby Dick (1956) includes Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice and Harry Andrews. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Moby Dick released?
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Moby Dick was released on June 27, 1956 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Moby Dick worth watching?
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Moby Dick (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 485 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Moby Dick?
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Yes. The official Moby Dick trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.