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Moby Dick
Herman Melville's classic 1851 sea tale about the vengeful sea Captain Ahab who seeks to kill the great white whale who took his leg and is willing to forego the safety and endurance of his crew to do it. The tale is told from the vantage of the only surviving member, Ishmael, a young man who joins the crew of the Pequod for his first seafaring with the aid of his harpoonist friend, Queequeg.
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Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Mar 15, 1998120 mins
This overlong remake of Moby Dick starts with Ishmael an upset young professor that wants know the water-land thru a whaling ship commanded by Cap. Ahab, which doesn't care about his assignment, he wish the unattainable whale Moby Dick.
Awards
- 1999 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
- 1999 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - winner
- 1998 - Australian Screen Music Award - Best Music for a Mini-Series or Telemovie - winner
- 1999 - Award of Distinction - Telefeatures, TV Drama & Mini Series - winner
