Billy Budd
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Synopsis
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-13
Top Cast
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Terence Stamp
Billy Budd
Robert Ryan
John Claggart, Master of Arms
Peter Ustinov
Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
Melvyn Douglas
The Dansker, Sailmaker
Paul Rogers
Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
John Neville
Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
David McCallum
Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
Ronald Lewis
Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
Lee Montague
Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
Thomas Heathcote
Alan Payne, Maintopman
Ray McAnally
William O'Daniel, Maintopman
Robert Brown
Arnold Talbot, Maintopman
John Meillon
Neil Kincaid, Maintopman
Cyril Luckham
Hallam, Captain of Marines
Niall MacGinnis
Captain Nathaniel Graveling
Barry Keegan
Victor Brooks
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Ustinov
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ustinov, DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- Antony Hopkins
- Original Title
- Billy Budd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Anglo Allied
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov, DeWitt Bodeen, Herman Melville, Louis O. Coxe, Robert H. Chapman
Antony Hopkins
Robert Krasker
Jack Harris
Peter Ustinov
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Ustinov
Director
Antony Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Peter Ustinov
Screenplay
DeWitt Bodeen
Screenplay
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
Peter Ustinov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Budd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Billy Budd about?
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
Who directed Billy Budd?
Billy Budd was directed by Peter Ustinov.
Who stars in Billy Budd?
The principal cast of Billy Budd includes Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas, Paul Rogers.
When was Billy Budd released and how long is it?
Billy Budd was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy Budd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy Budd was composed by Antony Hopkins.
Is Billy Budd based on a book or true story?
Billy Budd is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".