IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. See more Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro Technical SpecsRuntime: 116 min | 115 min (TCM print)Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color: Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1See full technical specs EditDid You Know?TriviaJohn Huston shopped the film around Hollywood for three years before United Artists and Moulin Productions agreed to produce it. It was a dark, depressing story, without any female parts or love interest, so Hollywood shunned the screenplay. Warners only entered the agreement for theatrical distribution on the condition that a big-name actor take the role of Ahab. Many thought Gregory Peck was miscast, and Peck actually thought that Huston himself would have been the best choice for the role. See more GoofsEarly at sea (on the Cape Verde grounds) the first whale is spotted and then harpooned by harpooners on each of the three boats. As the whale runs, towing each boat behind him, a call of "man overboard" is made and we see a close-up of a crewman cutting his boat's harpoon line and then another shot of both remaining boats being towed by the whale. But in the next shot, facing forward from the whaleboat's perspective, we see three taut lines leading back from the whale. See more Quotes[first lines] Ishmael: [voiceover] Call me Ishmael. See more ConnectionsReferenced in Frasier: Breaking the Ice (1995) See more SoundtracksHill An' Gully Rider(uncredited)TraditionalArranged by Edric ConnorSee more Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The film does not look like other Technicolor films. Why is that?See more (Spoiler Alert!) User Reviewsno remakes - - PUH-LEEZE!!20 August 2004 | by march9hare (sparks nv) See all my reviewsThis version of the Melville classic should, without question, be regarded as the penultimate screen adaptation of a masterwork of American fiction. Everything - absolutely everything - about this film works, from John Huston's brilliant direction, to the screenplay ( co-written by Ray Bradbury ), to the powerful and believable performances. Gregory Peck IS Ahab; if anyone defined and crystallized so megalomaniacal a character, it was Peck, hands down. Not that this should be interpreted as a slight to any of the supporting cast; it isn't. The casting is so good, in fact, that now we find it difficult, if not impossible, to view the supporting cast members in any other light, especially Frederich Ledebur: his choice by the producers as Queequeg was nothing if not dead on the money, as was the small but significant part of Elizah, as portrayed by Royal Dano. Granted, some liberties were taken with the book ( so what else is new? ), such as the squid being written out completely, but this was, and continues to be, necessary in order to make a movie that doesn't take five hours to play out. Yes, okay, it's a "Cliff's Notes" "Moby Dick", but if what you're after is good direction, outstanding ( one could say tour de force ) acting, and a tight screenplay, then this is the movie for you. Believe us, this is the one, NOT the remake with Patrick Stewart. Stewart's Ahab is basically Patrick Stewart playing Patrick Stewart playing Ahab or, to put it another way, Huston's "Moby Dick" needs to be remade about as badly as the rest of us need leukemia. 'Nuff said.32 of 46 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes NoReview this title | See all 114 user reviews Message BoardsRecent PostsWho would be a good choice for Ahab today? faulknerfan123Why a remake? This movie stands up just fine. BigShoe62Peck was Unbelievable in This!!! movienut710The song Elm_StreetStupid as it may seem! nemesis506Call me Ishmael eansor-1Discuss Moby Dick (1956) on the IMDb message boards Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This PageEdit pageWrite reviewCreate a character page for: Create ? IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!IMDb Mobile siteFollow IMDb on HomeTop 250Top MoviesTVComing SoonSite IndexSearchIn TheatersContact UsMessage BoardsRegisterNewsPress RoomAdvertisingJobsIMDbProBox Office MojoWithoutaboxConditions of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsCopyright 1990-2015 IMDb.com, Inc.An Amazon.com company.IMDbFind Movies, TV shows, Celebrities and more... Movies, TV& ShowtimesCelebs, Events& PhotosNews &CommunityWatchlist IMDbPro Menu|Help Login Moby Dick (1956) PosterSee More on IMDb Pro 2.088Moby Dick (1956)116 min | Adventure, Drama | 27 June 1956 (USA)7,4 Your rating: -/10 Ratings: 7,4/10 from 12.823 users Reviews: 114 user | 43 criticThe sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Director: John HustonWriters: Herman Melville (novel), Ray Bradbury (screenplay), 2 more credits Stars: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn | See full cast and crew +Watchlist Share...Quick LinksFull Cast and CrewTriviaQuotesAwardsMessage BoardPlot SummaryParents GuideUser ReviewsRelease DatesCompany CreditsExplore MoreGet Streaming for the HolidaysRevisit cherished classics and discover new titles. We're serving up what you need to stay warm and full of cheer all season long. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Visit our Holiday Streaming section Related NewsBox Office: 'In the Heart of the Sea' Hits Stormy Waters With $17.1M Foreign Debut 6 December 2015 11:40 PM, +07:00 | The Hollywood ReporterThar she blows! Cinema's most spectacular whale hunts 6 December 2015 10:00 PM, +07:00 | The Guardian - Film NewsReview: Ron Howards In The Heart Of The Sea Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, And Benjamin Walker 4 December 2015 2:19 AM, +07:00 | The PlaylistSee all 391 related articles Create a list User ListsRelated lists from IMDb userslist imageferta list of 36 titles created 19 Jul 2011 list imageMy Top 25 Gregory Peck Moviesa list of 25 titles created 05 Sep 2011 list imageMovies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlea list of 22 titles created 07 Sep 2013 list imageGregor's Top 20 of 1956a list of 30 titles created 03 Nov 2013 list image2014a list of 40 titles created 02 Jan 2014 See all related lists Connect with IMDbShare this RatingTitle: Moby Dick (1956) Moby Dick (1956) on IMDb 7,4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Show HTML View more stylesUser Pollspoll image Worst kind of deaths that can occur in water!poll image Aye Aye, Captain!poll image Movies with letters I,M,D and B in the original titlepoll image Animal!poll image Which of these Sailors is the Best Role Modelpoll image What is your favorite opening line from a movie?See more polls 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards PhotosStill of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Orson Welles in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck and Friedrich von Ledebur in Moby Dick (1956) Still of Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956) 29 photos | 391 news articles Learn morePeople who liked this also liked... Moby DickMoby Dick2010: Moby DickThe Red Badge of CourageThe African QueenHeaven Knows, Mr. AllisonCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.The Guns of NavaroneThe Old Man and the SeaMoby Dick Mei 08 2011Moby Dick Sep 20 1930Moby-Dick Okt 29 2013? Prev 6Next 6 ?Moby DickAdd to WatchlistNext Moby Dick (TV Mini-Series 1998) Adventure | Drama | Thriller 6,5/10 The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.Stars: Henry Thomas, Patrick Stewart, Bruce SpenceEditCastCast overview, first billed only:Gregory Peck Gregory Peck ...Captain AhabRichard Basehart Richard Basehart ...IshmaelLeo Genn Leo Genn ...StarbuckJames Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice ...Captain BoomerHarry Andrews Harry Andrews ...StubbBernard Miles Bernard Miles ...The ManxmanNoel Purcell Noel Purcell ...Ship's CarpenterEdric Connor Edric Connor ...DaggooMervyn Johns Mervyn Johns ...PelegJoseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...Peter CoffinFrancis De Wolff Francis De Wolff ...Captain GardinerPhilip Stainton Philip Stainton ...BildadRoyal Dano Royal Dano ...'Elijah'Seamus Kelly Seamus Kelly ...FlaskFriedrich von Ledebur Friedrich von Ledebur ...Queequeg (as Friedrich Ledebur)See full cast EditStorylineThis classic story by Herman Melville revolves around Captain Ahab and his obsession with a huge whale, Moby Dick. The whale caused the loss of Ahab's leg years before, leaving Ahab to stomp the boards of his ship on a peg leg. Ahab is so crazed by his desire to kill the whale, that he is prepared to sacrifice everything, including his life, the lives of his crew members, and even his ship to find and destroy his nemesis, Moby Dick. Written by E.W. DesMarais Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords: whale | ship | obsession | revenge | whaling | See All (48) Taglines: From the immortal adventure classic...of whaling men, their ships, and the sea! See more Genres: Adventure | DramaCertificate: See all certifications Parents Guide: View content advisory EditDetailsCountry: USALanguage: EnglishRelease Date: 27 June 1956 (USA) See more Also Known As: ???? ??? See more Filming Locations: Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more Box OfficeBudget: $4.500.000 (estimated)See more Company CreditsProduction Co: Moulin Productions Inc. 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