The Sea Beast

The Sea Beast

AN EPIC OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN SEA-FARING ADVENTURE

NR 1926 · 136 min · ★ 6.7 · Adventure, Fantasy

Based on Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick."

Directed by Millard Webb · Written by Bess Meredyth

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