Moby Dick


60m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Documentary on Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," the story of the obsessed Captain Ahab and his vengeful voyage across the world's oceans in search of a great white whale. The special includes historic images, re-enactments and clips from the classic film based on the book starring Gregory Peck. Some s

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Books (09/14/96)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary on Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," the story of the obsessed Captain Ahab and his vengeful voyage across the world's oceans in search of a great white whale. The special includes historic images, re-enactments and clips from the classic film based on the book starring Gregory Peck. Some segments are shot aboard the ship "Pequod" and take viewers into the often brutal world of the 19th century whaler. Also included is a profile of the author.

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Books (09/14/96)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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