Moby Dick
Synopsis
An unfinished 1971 film project in which Orson Welles performs readings from Moby Dick against a minimalist blue-screen setting, conceived as a stylized, abstract adaptation but never edited or completed. (Note: Not to be confused with Welles’s separate 1955 filmed stage project Moby Dick—Rehearsed.)
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Oberhausen International Short Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Melville, Orson Welles
- Original Title
- Moby Dick
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Herman Melville, Orson Welles
Gary Graver
Orson Welles
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Orson Welles
Director
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Orson Welles
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Orson Welles
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Orson Welles
George Orson Welles (/ˈwɛlz/; May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who worked in theatre, radio, and film. He is remembered for his innovative work in all three: in theatre, most notably Caesar (1937), a Broadway adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar; in radio, the legendary 1938 broadcast "The War of the Worlds"; and in film, Citizen Kane (1941), consistently ranked as one of the greatest films ever made.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moby Dick
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What is Moby Dick about?
An unfinished 1971 film project in which Orson Welles performs readings from Moby Dick against a minimalist blue-screen setting, conceived as a stylized, abstract adaptation but never edited or completed. (Note: Not to be confused with Welles’s separate 1955 filmed stage project Moby Dick—Rehearsed.)
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
The principal cast of Moby Dick includes Orson Welles.
When was Moby Dick released and how long is it?
Moby Dick was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 22m.
Is Moby Dick based on a book or true story?
Moby Dick is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".