Fri, 24 Oct
|Bellingen
Friday night movie - Moby Dick (1956) EARLY START 6:30pm
Huston's take on the Great American Novel is surprisingly light on its feat - a thrilling portrait of single-minded obsession that still resonates today. Peck’s stylized performance is more interesting 60 years later. Huston's treatment equally compelling Curry, Organic Popcorn and Sodas from 6pm.
Time & Location
24 Oct 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
EARLY START OF 6:30pm
"Moby Dick," directed by John Huston, is an epic technicolor adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel. The film follows the relentless quest of Captain Ahab, portrayed by Gregory Peck, who is consumed by his obsession to hunt down the elusive white whale known as Moby Dick. The narrative unfolds as Ishmael, played by Richard Basehart, joins the whaling ship Pequod, where he encounters a diverse crew, including the enigmatic Queequeg, a harpooner from the South Seas. As the ship sets sail, Ahab reveals his singular purpose: to seek vengeance against Moby Dick, the whale that previously destroyed his ship and severed his leg. As the Pequod journeys through treacherous waters, Ahab's obsession drives him to madness, leading to a series of confrontations with the great whale. The film explores themes of fate, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature, culminating in a dramatic and tragi…