Moby Dick—Rehearsed
Synopsis
A meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the roles of Ishmael, Starbuck, and Ahab in a stripped-down, imagination-driven staging. Filmed by Orson Welles in 1955, the footage remains unreleased and is considered lost.
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Gordon Jackson
A Young Actor /Ishmael
Christopher Lee
A Stage Manager /Flask
Patrick McGoohan
A Serious Actor /Starbuck
Wensley Pithey
A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb
Joan Plowright
A Young Actress /Pip
Peter Sallis
A Stage Manger /Flask
Orson Welles
An Actor Manager /Father Mapple /Ahab
Kenneth Williams
A Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles, Herman Melville
- Original Title
- Moby Dick—Rehearsed
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, Herman Melville
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Welles
Director
Orson Welles
Writer
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What is Moby Dick—Rehearsed about?
A meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the roles of Ishmael, Starbuck, and Ahab in a stripped-down, imagination-driven staging. Filmed by Orson Welles in 1955, the footage remains unreleased and is considered lost.
Who directed Moby Dick—Rehearsed?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Moby Dick—Rehearsed?
The principal cast of Moby Dick—Rehearsed includes Gordon Jackson, Christopher Lee, Patrick McGoohan, Wensley Pithey, Joan Plowright.
When was Moby Dick—Rehearsed released and how long is it?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Moby Dick—Rehearsed based on a book or true story?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".