Moby Dick

The man – The whale – The vengeance – The mightiest adventure ever seen!

19561h 55m7.1(488 votes)

AdventureDrama

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…

Moby Dick (1956) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Huston. It stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, and Leo Genn. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 488 votes.

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Director

John Huston

Cast

Gregory Peck

Captain Ahab

Richard Basehart

Ishmael

Leo Genn

Starbuck

James Robertson Justice

Capt. Boomer

Harry Andrews

Stubb

Bernard Miles

The Manxman

Noel Purcell

Ship's Carpenter

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Who stars in Moby Dick?

Moby Dick stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, and James Robertson Justice, and was directed by John Huston.

How long is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Moby Dick come out?

Moby Dick was released in 1956.

What genre is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick is a adventure and drama film.

Is Moby Dick worth watching?

Moby Dick holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.