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Moby Dick (1998): Cast

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Moby Dick is a 1998 drama directed by Franc Roddam, starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Ahab, Michael Jackson and Gregory Peck. It runs 3 hours.

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Moby Dick (1998) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Franc Roddam
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Moby Dick About?

The premise of Moby Dick without spoilers.

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.

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Cast & crew

Moby Dick Cast & Characters

Patrick Stewart leads the cast as Captain Ahab, with Michael Jackson as Shantyman and Gregory Peck as Father Mapple. Directed by Franc Roddam; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Franc Roddam

More films directed by Franc Roddam, best-rated first: The Bride, Quadrophenia (re-release), K2 and War Party.

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Moby Dick Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Moby Dick.

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FAQ

Moby Dick FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Moby Dick, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Moby Dick?

Moby Dick runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed Moby Dick?

Moby Dick was directed by Franc Roddam.

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Who is in the cast of Moby Dick?

Moby Dick stars Patrick Stewart as Captain Ahab, Michael Jackson as Shantyman and Gregory Peck as Father Mapple, among 24 credited actors.

Does Moby Dick have a post-credit scene?

No. Moby Dick has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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