Billy Budd

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.

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Release date

12 Nov 1962

Runtime

1 h 59 min

• TMDB 7.3

Genres

• Drama
• Action

Director

Peter Ustinov

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Terence Stampas Billy BuddRobert Ryanas John Claggart, Master of ArmsPeter Ustinovas Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post CaptainMelvyn Douglasas The Dansker, SailmakerPaul Rogersas Philip Seymour, 1st LieutenantJohn Nevilleas Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd LieutenantDavid McCallumas Steven Wyatt, Gunnery OfficerRonald Lewisas Enoch Jenkins, MaintopmanLee Montagueas Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistantThomas Heathcoteas Alan Payne, Maintopman

Writers

Peter UstinovDBDeWitt Bodeen

Composer

AHAntony Hopkins

Cinematography

Robert Krasker

Studios

AAAnglo Allied

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