Moby Dick—Rehearsed
Jun 16, 1955 · 1h 35m
Director
Orson WellesOverview
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.
Cast of Moby Dick—Rehearsed
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
Orson WellesAn Actor Manager /Father Mapple /Ahab
Kenneth WilliamsA Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others
Crew of Moby Dick—Rehearsed
About Moby Dick—Rehearsed
What is Moby Dick—Rehearsed about?
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.
When was Moby Dick—Rehearsed released?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed was released on June 16, 1955.
How long is Moby Dick—Rehearsed?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed Moby Dick—Rehearsed?
Moby Dick—Rehearsed was directed by Orson Welles.
Who is in the cast of Moby Dick—Rehearsed?
The cast of Moby Dick—Rehearsed includes Gordon Jackson (A Young Actor /Ishmael), Christopher Lee (A Stage Manager /Flask), Patrick McGoohan (A Serious Actor /Starbuck), Wensley Pithey (A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb) and Joan Plowright (A Young Actress /Pip).