Moby Dick—Rehearsed

1955Directed by Orson Welles

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Released: June 16, 1955
Runtime: 1h 35m

About Moby Dick—Rehearsed

Drama

Synopsis

A meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the roles of Ishmael, Starbuck, and Ahab in a stripped-down, imagination-driven staging. Filmed by Orson Welles in 1955, the footage remains unreleased and is considered lost.

Director: Orson Welles
Writers: Orson Welles
Herman Melville

Principal cast

In billing order

Gordon JacksonA Young Actor /Ishmael
Christopher LeeA Stage Manager /Flask
Patrick McGoohanA Serious Actor /Starbuck
Wensley PitheyA Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb
Joan PlowrightA Young Actress /Pip
Peter SallisA Stage Manger /Flask

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