Moby Dick
Seen it?1954 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Moby Dick, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
The demented, ruthless Captain Ahab pursues the white whale which took off his leg years before.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 145 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert McCleery
- Victor JoryCaptain Ahab
- Lamont JohnsonIshmael
- Harvey StephensStubb
- Hugh O'BrianStarbuck
- Steve DarrellTashtego (as Stevan Darrell)
- Tim GrahamCarpenter
- John Hamilton'Jeroboam' Captain
- Thomas Browne HenryFedallah (as Thomas B. Henry)
- John Larch1st Sailor
- Charles MauuQueequeg