Billy Budd

Name: Billy Budd
Director: Peter Ustinov
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 1962
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas, Paul Rogers

The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!

19621h 59m7.3(79 votes)

DramaAction

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. It stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, and Peter Ustinov. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 79 votes.

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Director

Peter Ustinov

Cast

Terence Stamp

Billy Budd

Robert Ryan

John Claggart, Master of Arms

Peter Ustinov

Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain

Melvyn Douglas

The Dansker, Sailmaker

Paul Rogers

Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant

John Neville

Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant

David McCallum

Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Budd

Where can I watch Billy Budd?

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Who stars in Billy Budd?

Billy Budd stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, and Melvyn Douglas, and was directed by Peter Ustinov.

How long is Billy Budd?

Billy Budd has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did Billy Budd come out?

Billy Budd was released in 1962.

What genre is Billy Budd?

Billy Budd is a drama and action film.

Is Billy Budd worth watching?

Billy Budd holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.