Moby Dick

TV Mini Series
1998
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1h 30m

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Gregory Peck, Patrick Stewart, Henry Thomas, and Piripi Waretini in Moby Dick (1998)

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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.

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Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
- 5 wins & 14 nominations total

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Henry Thomas

Ishmael

Patrick Stewart

Captain Ahab

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Mr. Stubb

Piripi Waretini

Queequeg

Norman D. Golden II

Little Pip

Shane Connor

Mr. Flask

Dominic Purcell

Bulkington

Ted Levine

Starbuck

Norman Yemm

Carpenter

Matthew E. Montoya

Tashtego

Michael Edward-Stevens

Dagoo

Warren Owens

Cook

Kee Chan

Fedallah

Gregory Peck

Father Mapple

Apirana Taylor

Dough Boy

Bruce Spence

Elijah

Robin Cuming

Peter Coffin

Vivianne Benton

Sal Coffin

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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]

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Beautiful Rendition of a Classic

When I sat down to watch a new version of an old classic, I was not quite certain what to expect,particularly from a TV movie. Having seen some of the names listed in the cast, I was hopeful. Happily, I was not disappointed. Not only was the acting superb, but the cinematography was beautiful and the soundtrack stirring.

Patrick Stewart was quite compelling as Ahab and his rendering of a man possessed by his inner demons was excellent. However, it was Ted Levine's Starbuck who truly stole the show. He said more with just a glance than most actors can with an entire dialogue. One truly felt his emotional and spiritual turmoil. Hopefully this very fine actor will have more roles of this caliber in the future that are worthy of his talent.

The rest of the cast was excellent as well. All in all, a very enjoyable viewing experience and a movie I will return to again and again.