Billy Budd(1962)
The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!
Billy Budd Synopsis
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.
Billy Budd (1962) is a drama and action film directed by Peter Ustinov, released on November 12, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov and Melvyn Douglas. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Ustinov
- Writers:
- Herman Melville, Louis O. Coxe, Robert H. Chapman
- Producers:
- Peter Ustinov
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Krasker
- Composer:
- Antony Hopkins
- Production:
- Anglo Allied
- Status:
- Released
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Billy Budd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terence Stamp
as Billy Budd
Robert Ryan
as John Claggart, Master of Arms
Peter Ustinov
as Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
Melvyn Douglas
as The Dansker, Sailmaker
Paul Rogers
as Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
John Neville
as Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
David McCallum
as Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
Ronald Lewis
as Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
Lee Montague
as Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
Thomas Heathcote
as Alan Payne, Maintopman
Ray McAnally
as William O'Daniel, Maintopman
Robert Brown
as Arnold Talbot, Maintopman
Key crew
Directed by Peter Ustinov, written by Herman Melville, Louis O. Coxe and Robert H. Chapman, produced by Peter Ustinov.
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Billy Budd Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 81 ratings.
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Billy Budd – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Billy Budd online?
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Billy Budd (1962) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Billy Budd?
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The main cast of Billy Budd (1962) includes Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas and Paul Rogers. The film was directed by Peter Ustinov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Billy Budd released?
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Billy Budd was released on November 12, 1962 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Billy Budd worth watching?
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Billy Budd (1962) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Billy Budd?
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