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Moby Dick

27th June 1956
1h 56m
John Huston
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Moby Dick is a Adventure Drama film released on 27th June 1956; John Huston directed the film which stars Gregory Peck, Orson Welles, and Royal Dano. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $5,900,000 on its budget.

Plot

In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service abroad 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 his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.

Genres & Themes

Cast (17)

Gregory Peck's profile
Gregory Peck
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Orson Welles's profile
Orson Welles
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Royal Dano's profile
Royal Dano
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Harry Andrews's profile
Harry Andrews
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
John Huston's profile
John Huston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
James Robertson Justice's profile
James Robertson Justice
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Richard Basehart's profile
Richard Basehart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Friedrich von Ledebur's profile
Friedrich von Ledebur
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Philip Stainton's profile
Philip Stainton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Francis de Wolff's profile
Francis de Wolff
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Bernard Miles
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Noel Purcell's profile
Noel Purcell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Mervyn Johns's profile
Mervyn Johns
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Leo Genn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Edric Connor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42

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Updated: 24th Feb 2025, 5:11pm. Data from JustWatch.

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Moby Dick FAQ

When was Moby Dick released?

Moby Dick was released 68 years ago, on Wednesday June 27th, 1956.

How much did Moby Dick cost to make?

The budget was $4,500,000.

How much money did Moby Dick make?

The worldwide revenue was $10,400,000.

Is Moby Dick on Netflix?

No, Moby Dick is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Moby Dick on Amazon Prime?

No, Moby Dick is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Moby Dick on Disney Plus?

No, Moby Dick is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Moby Dick Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

12% 30-39
53% 40-49
24% 50-59
12% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

6% Female
94% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown