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Moby Dick

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4K
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Gregory Peck, Patrick Stewart, Henry Thomas, and Piripi Waretini in Moby Dick (1998)
Moby Dick
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Hugh Keays-Byrne
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Hugh Keays-Byrne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys

    Episodes2

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    1 Season
    1998

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    Kee Chan in Moby Dick (1998)
    Kee Chan in Moby Dick (1998)
    Kee Chan in Moby Dick (1998)
    Kee Chan in Moby Dick (1998)
    Kee Chan in Moby Dick (1998)
    Gregory Peck at an event for Moby Dick (1998)
    Gregory Peck, Patrick Stewart, Henry Thomas, and Piripi Waretini in Moby Dick (1998)
    Moby Dick (1998)
    Gregory Peck, Patrick Stewart, Henry Thomas, and Piripi Waretini in Moby Dick (1998)
    Moby Dick (1998)
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    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Ishmael
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Captain Ahab
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    • Mr. Stubb
    Piripi Waretini
    • Queequeg
    Norman D. Golden II
    Norman D. Golden II
    • Little Pip
    Shane Connor
    Shane Connor
    • Mr. Flask
    Dominic Purcell
    Dominic Purcell
    • Bulkington
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Starbuck
    Norman Yemm
    • Carpenter
    Matthew E. Montoya
    • Tashtego
    Michael Edward-Stevens
    Michael Edward-Stevens
    • Dagoo
    Warren Owens
    • Cook
    Kee Chan
    Kee Chan
    • Fedallah
    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Father Mapple
    Apirana Taylor
    • Dough Boy
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Elijah
    Robin Cuming
    • Peter Coffin
    Vivianne Benton
    • Sal Coffin
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was Gregory Peck's final acting role before his death on June 12, 2003 at the age of 87.
    • Goofs
      As Ishmael enters the church (around 25:30), the congregation is singing the hymn "Eternal Father, Strong To Save", a song which was not written until 1860 or 61.
    • Quotes

      Ishmael: What the devil's the matter with you?

      Queequeg: Ishmael no want go on ship with Queequeg?

      Ishmael: No. I mean, yes, of course I do. But you would be better suited to pick out a whaler that's suited for both of us, not I, and I shall certainly not take your money. Queequeg, I fear I must make a confession. I used to be a schoolteacher. Do you know what that is?

      Queequeg: Aye. Missionary.

      Ishmael: No. Well, not exactly. What I'm trying to say is that I've never jumped a spar in my life.

      Queequeg: Ishmael no sailor?

      Ishmael: Aye. Me no sailor. It's just that I have this burning desire to go to sea.

      Queequeg: Me Ojo savvy. Ishmael pick ship. Ishmael pick ship.

    • Alternate versions
      The European theatrical release version runs 120 minutes (about an hour from the original TV version was cut). This version is available on home video in the U.S.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      South Australia
      Traditional

      [Sung by sailors as they swab the deck]

    User reviews47

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    Oh god, how boring can you get?!!
    This American-Australian production was worse than reading the actual book! I had never seen a Moby Dick movie or read the book (even though I had tried!), so I sat down in front of the box to watch the first part of this mini-series. One hour in, I was still asking myself, when does it start? Unbelievably slow, with bad special effects and restricted scenery, the only good point about this remake was the acting. All involved were good, and it's a pity the team behind the movie didn't do such a good job. It may have attracted a wider audience for the second part. I looked at the votes and I can't believe that anyone gave it more than 5 out of ten, let alone 10. Did we watch the same film?
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    • Russ1681
    • Nov 17, 1998

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1998 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • United States
      • official site (updated)
      • English
      • Maori
    • Also known as
      • Point Cook, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • American Zoetrope
      • Nine Network Australia
      • USA Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 3 hours
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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