Moby Dick (1956): movie guide

What is Moby Dick about?

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.

Cast highlights

Moby Dick features Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews, Bernard Miles. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1956-06-27. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (499 votes). Genres: Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick is listed as Adventure, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick runs about 115 minutes.

Who stars in Moby Dick?

Cast highlights include Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews, Bernard Miles.

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