movie poster for MOBY DICK

Flicks ID

4718

Cert

PG

Running time

110 mins

Country

Language

Format

DVD

MOBY DICK (1956)

JOHN HUSTON

Plot

Melville's wild and brilliant gothic tale is electrically adapted by John Huston. Peck's performance, as Ahab with his gradual descent into madness, make a powerful centrepiece, whilst the deliberate sepia feel, the narration, and the fine supporting cast (including Orson Welles) all add depth.