Moby Dick
Series Overview
The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, Mar 15, 1998
Franc RoddamLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Herman Melville's towering epic of New England seafaring life pits grizzled, obsessive Captain Ahab (Golden Globe nominee Patrick Stewart, "X-Men") against the infamous great white whale, Moby Dick. Co-starring Henry Thomas ("E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial") as Ishmael and the legendary Gregory Peck, who played Ahab in the 1956 version directed by John Huston.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Moby Dick Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-25
Cast & Creators
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Henry Thomas
Ishmael
Bruce Spence
Elijah
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Mr. Stubb
Robin Cuming
Peter Coffin
Shane Connor
Mr. Flask
Patrick Stewart
Captain Ahab
Piripi Waretini
Queequeg
Vivianne Benton
Sal Coffin
Michael Jackson
Shantyman
Dominic Purcell
Bulkington
Norman Yemm
Carpenter
Warren Owens
Cook
Norman D. Golden II
Pip
Harold Hopkins
Captain Peleg
John Lee
Captain Bildad
Ted Levine
Starbuck
Gregory Peck
Father Mapple
Apirana Taylor
Dough Boy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam
Herman Melville
Christopher Gordon
Jamie Doolan, David Connell
Fred Fuchs, Robert Halmi Sr., Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Franc Roddam
Director
David Connell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moby Dick
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What is Moby Dick about?
The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.
How many seasons does Moby Dick have?
Moby Dick comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
Key cast members in Moby Dick include Henry Thomas, Bruce Spence, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Robin Cuming, Shane Connor.
Who created or directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was developed and directed by Franc Roddam.