Moby Dick (1956)

Moby Dick (1956) [US-Version, Regio 1/ A]
Moby Dick (1956)

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Sandpiper Pictures
Release date: 03/Sep/2024
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Number of discs: 1
Original language: English (ENG)
Subtitle: English (ENG)
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Moby Dick, the timeless tale of obsession and revenge based on the classic novel by Herman Melville, is brought to the screen by famed director John Huston (The African Queen, Chinatown, The Asphalt Jungle) from a screenplay co-written by Huston and Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes). Gregory Peck (To Kill a Mockingbird, Spellbound, Roman Holiday) plays the embittered and scarred Captain Ahab, a man hellbent on hunting down and killing the great white whale responsible for the loss of his leg. Richard Basehart (TV's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Fourteen Hours, Decision Before Dawn) is Ishmael, a green hand who joins the Pequod unaware of the true dangers that lie ahead. The supporting cast includes Orson Welles (Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil, The Lady from Shanghai), Leo Genn (Quo Vadis, The Snake Pit, Ten Little Indians) and James Robertson Justice (The Guns of Navarone, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Murder She Said) with photography by Oswald Morris (Fiddler on the Roof, The Man Who Would Be King, Oliver!). This release features both the newly colorized version as well as the original muted color edition.

FEATURES:

  • Genre: Drama
  • Year of Release: 1956
  • Run Time: 116
  • Region: 1
  • Rating: NR
  • Subtitles: English
  • Original Langauge: English
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1

MOBY DICK (1956) DVD

Moby Dick, the timeless tale of obsession and revenge based on the classic novel by Herman Melville, is brought to the screen by famed director John Huston (The African Queen, Chinatown, The Asphalt Jungle) from a screenplay co-written by Huston and Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes). Gregory Peck (To Kill a Mockingbird, Spellbound, Roman Holiday) plays the embittered and scarred Captain Ahab, a man hellbent on hunting down and killing the great white whale responsible for the loss of his leg. Richard Basehart (TV's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Fourteen Hours, Decision Before Dawn) is Ishmael, a green hand who joins the Pequod unaware of the true dangers that lie ahead. The supporting cast includes Orson Welles (Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil, The Lady from Shanghai), Leo Genn (Quo Vadis, The Snake Pit, Ten Little Indians) and James Robertson Justice (The Guns of Navarone, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Murder She Said) with photography by Oswald Morris (Fiddler on the Roof, The Man Who Would Be King, Oliver!). This release features both the newly colorized version as well as the original muted color edition.
Experience the epic adventure of "Moby Dick" (1956) on DVD, brought to you by Sandpiper Pictures. This classic adaptation of Herman Melville's legendary novel follows Captain Ahab?s relentless pursuit of the great white whale, Moby Dick. The film is renowned for its gripping storytelling and stunning cinematography that vividly brings the high seas to life. Sandpiper Pictures is known for delivering timeless classics in high-quality formats, ensuring that iconic films remain accessible to new generations. Their commitment to preserving cinematic history makes them a trusted name among movie enthusiasts. The film stars Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab, whose powerful performance remains one of his most memorable roles; Peck won an Academy Award for Best Actor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and starred in hits like "Roman Holiday." Richard Basehart plays Ishmael with depth and nuance; he was acclaimed for his work in "La Strada" and later starred in TV?s "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." Orson Welles appears as Father Mapple?Welles was already famous for directing and starring in masterpieces such as "Citizen Kane" and "Touch of Evil." Directed by John Huston, an Oscar-winning filmmaker behind classics like "The Maltese Falcon," "The African Queen," and ?Treasure of the Sierra Madre,? this production boasts a stellar creative team whose collective achievements have shaped cinema history.
Actors: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, Orson Welles, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews, Bernard Miles, Noel Purcell, Edric Connor, Mervyn Johns
Director: John Huston
Manufacturer No.: SDPP646DVD
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