Dicky Moe
Synopsis
In a 19th century fishing harbor, the captain of the Komquot is obsessed with catching the great white whale Dicky Moe. His obsession unnerves his crew so badly that they all desert the ship. Shortly afterward, the captain finds Tom searching for food in the harbor, knocks him out, and takes him aboard. Tom believes at first that he is going on a cruise, but the captain soon puts him to work scrubbing the deck.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Deitch, Eli Bauer
- Original Score
- Štěpán Koníček
- Original Title
- Dicky Moe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
Gene Deitch, Eli Bauer
Štěpán Koníček
William L. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Deitch
Director
William L. Snyder
Producer
Štěpán Koníček
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dicky Moe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dicky Moe about?
In a 19th century fishing harbor, the captain of the Komquot is obsessed with catching the great white whale Dicky Moe. His obsession unnerves his crew so badly that they all desert the ship. Shortly afterward, the captain finds Tom searching for food in the harbor, knocks him out, and takes him aboard. Tom believes at first that he is going on a cruise, but the captain soon puts him to work scrubbing the deck.
Who directed Dicky Moe?
Dicky Moe was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in Dicky Moe?
The principal cast of Dicky Moe includes Allen Swift.
When was Dicky Moe released and how long is it?
Dicky Moe was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Dicky Moe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dicky Moe was composed by Štěpán Koníček.