Moby-Dick
Synopsis
In 1841 young Ishmael signs aboard the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of the strict, one-legged Capt. Ahab. Ishmael soon finds out that Ahab is searching for the legendary white whale, Moby Dick, who cost Ahab his leg, and he will let nothing stand in the way of getting his revenge on the beast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryszard Słapczyński
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Buzo, Herman Melville
- Original Score
- Richard Bowden, John Sangster
- Original Title
- Moby-Dick
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Air Programs International (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryszard Słapczyński
Alexander Buzo, Herman Melville
Richard Bowden, John Sangster
Peter Evans, Eddy Graham
Walter J. Hucker
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Evans
Editor
Ryszard Słapczyński
Director
Walter J. Hucker
Producer
Eddy Graham
Editor
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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?
In 1841 young Ishmael signs aboard the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of the strict, one-legged Capt. Ahab. Ishmael soon finds out that Ahab is searching for the legendary white whale, Moby Dick, who cost Ahab his leg, and he will let nothing stand in the way of getting his revenge on the beast.
Who directed Moby-Dick?
Moby-Dick was directed by Ryszard Słapczyński.
Who stars in Moby-Dick?
The principal cast of Moby-Dick includes Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Bevan Wilson, Barbara Frawley, Max Osbiston.
When was Moby-Dick released and how long is it?
Moby-Dick was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Moby-Dick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moby-Dick was composed by Richard Bowden, John Sangster.
Is Moby-Dick based on a book or true story?
Moby-Dick is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".