Rent Moby Dick (1956)

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Synopsis:
Feature draws upon the narration of the surviving shipmate of a terrible tragedy to tell the classic tale of Captain Ahab's (Gregory Peck) obsessive hunt for the great white whale that has dictated his destiny ever since leaving him a peg-legged cripple. In a perilous journey that will take Ahab and his crew to the ends of the earth, no sacrifice is too great in Ahab's thirst for bloody revenge.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
John Huston
Writers:
Herman Melville, Ray Bradbury, John Huston, Norman Corwin
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
Collections:
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 2, Best Film Quests and Adventures, Films by Genre, Films to Watch If You Like..., Instant Expert's Guide to John Huston, A Brief History of Film..., The Instant Expert's Guide, What to Watch If You Like: Misfits
BBFC:
Release Date:
Unknown
Run Time:
110 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
11/11/2019
Run Time:
116 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Interview with Angela Allen (Script Supervisor)
  • Audio Commentary with Film Historians Julie Kirgo, Paul Sey dor and Nick Redman
  • A Bleached Whale - Recreating the Unique Colour of Moby Dick (5:41 Featurette)
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery

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Reviews (1) of Moby Dick

Classic Adventure - Moby Dick review by GI

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27/02/2024

It was no mean feat adapting the famous novel by Herman Melville but this was dream project for director John Huston and viewed today it's a classic Hollywood adventure drama that is exciting, with gritty action and a very plausible use of models. An arguably miscast Gregory Peck, who was a bankable star, plays the infamous Ahab. There is no doubt he's too young for the role but he still does an admirable job in his portrayal of hate-filled obsession. The story is narrated by a young adventurer played by Richard Basehart who signs on for a three year whaling voyage aboard the Pequod. It's only once underway he learns that the mysterious Captain Ahab is committed to hunting just one whale called Moby Dick. A huge white one that has killed many sailors and was responsible for the loss of Ahab's leg. His obsession will drive him to ignore the safety of his crew. There's some great support casting from James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews, Bernard Miles and Orson Welles cameos as a preacher. If you love classical Hollywood movies then this is certainly one you should check out. It really is a marvellous film despite it's flaws. Huston channels a lot of John Ford in his directing style and the washed out pastel colours give the film a sense of reality. Recently restored to DVD/BluRay this is a real treat for film fans.

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