Moby Dick
Моби Дик
Synopsis
The television play begins with the story of Ishmael, an American sailor who sets out on a whaling voyage. The ship's captain, Ahab, is obsessed with getting revenge on a giant white whale known as Moby Dick. During a previous voyage, the whale bit off Ahab’s leg, and since then, the captain has worn a prosthetic.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Shcheglov
- Screenplay & Story
- Gleb Katunin, Herman Melville
- Original Score
- Eduard Kolmanovskiy
- Original Title
- Моби Дик
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Shcheglov
Gleb Katunin, Herman Melville
Eduard Kolmanovskiy
Vladimir Abramychev
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Shcheglov
Director
Gleb Katunin
Writer
Vladimir Abramychev
Director of Photography
Igor Zelensky
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moby Dick.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moby Dick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moby Dick about?
The television play begins with the story of Ishmael, an American sailor who sets out on a whaling voyage. The ship's captain, Ahab, is obsessed with getting revenge on a giant white whale known as Moby Dick. During a previous voyage, the whale bit off Ahab’s leg, and since then, the captain has worn a prosthetic.
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by Viktor Shcheglov.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
The principal cast of Moby Dick includes Isaak Kastrel, Valentin Smirnitskiy, Yuriy Likhachyov, Leonid Kanevsky, Anatoliy Vasin.
When was Moby Dick released and how long is it?
Moby Dick was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Moby Dick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moby Dick was composed by Eduard Kolmanovskiy.