The best most authentic version of Herman Melville's classic best seller ever produced. Very highly rated on IMDB. Old Vic trained actor Jack Aranson gives life to Melville's poetic dialogue. Its a high lofty prose with many layers of meaning similar to the Bible. This never before available movie was released in May 2006 through Amazon. It was produced by veteran Producer John Robert and Directed by Paul Stanley DGA who spent over 20 years as a director on 100 high profile TV series including Hallmark Hall of Fame. Herman Melville is considered America's Shakespeare. Jack Aranson shows what great acting can be. Own an Art Film for you and your family. "As Ahab,Mr Aranson takes on stature. He reaches up to confront the stars. His chest expands. His voice is a trumpet, roaring over the sound of the sea. His eyes glitter with frenzy. It is a brilliant performance." Elloit Norton, Boston Herald American "To devise a version of MOBY DICK as a ...theatre piece comes under the heading of 'They said it coundn't be done.' Jack Aranson has done it superbly." TIME magazine A family classic!!!!