Billy Budd(1962)
The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!
Synopsis
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
Directed by Peter Ustinov
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Cast
Terence Stamp
Billy Budd
Robert Ryan
John Claggart, Master of Arms
Peter Ustinov
Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain
Melvyn Douglas
The Dansker, Sailmaker
Paul Rogers
Philip Seymour, 1st Lieutenant
John Neville
Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant
David McCallum
Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
Ronald Lewis
Enoch Jenkins, Maintopman
Lee Montague
Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistant
Thomas Heathcote
Alan Payne, Maintopman
Ray McAnally
William O'Daniel, Maintopman
Robert Brown
Arnold Talbot, Maintopman
John Meillon
Neil Kincaid, Maintopman
Cyril Luckham
Hallam, Captain of Marines
Niall MacGinnis
Captain Nathaniel Graveling
Barry Keegan
Victor Brooks
Billy Budd — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Billy Budd?+
Billy Budd is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Billy Budd come out?+
Billy Budd was released in 1962.
How long is Billy Budd?+
Billy Budd runs for 119 minutes (1 hour and 59 minutes).
Who directed Billy Budd?+
Billy Budd was directed by Peter Ustinov.
Who stars in Billy Budd?+
Billy Budd stars Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas and Paul Rogers.
Is Billy Budd worth watching?+
Billy Budd holds a 7.3/10 rating from 82 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and action.
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