Bruce Spence, Dominic Purcell, Gregory Peck
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.
DVD Release Date: September 18, 2001
Stats: 161 reviews
Much better than I expected for a TV-movie. I'm one of the few people who've never read the book ( I must have skipped school that semester) or seen the Gregory Peck version, so I didn't know what to expect of the story. This held my attention throughout its 4 hour (commecial tel...( read more)
A pretty decent stab at adapting the great american novel, Patrick Stewart flexes his RSC credentials with a typically intense portrayal of Ahab. Gregory Peck's cameo appearance in a supporting role only serves to remind you that Huston's version was better though.
This Hallmark production was filmed in Australia. I know one of the actors., Michael Edward-Stevens aka Dagoo.
Patrick Stewart delivers an amazing performance. His stage acting presence is full of depth, emotion, and feeling. A must see if you have any interest in Patrick Stewart. The other actors are not to be out shined, they also bring amazing depth to their roles.
(1998 Director: Frank Roddham) True to the Herman Melville book..Patrick Stewart plays Captain Ahab, the lead character, portraying him as the brute that he is!! Love the seafarin' tales. ...( read more)
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(1998 Director: Frank Roddham) True to the Herman Melville book..Patrick Stewart plays the lead character as the brute that he is!! Love the seafarin' talesFlixster - Share Movies
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