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How Long Is “Billy Budd”?

Name: Billy Budd
Genre: action/adventure, costumer, literature, War, military
Released: 1962-11-12
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Terence Stamp, Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas, John Neville

2h 3m runtime

19622h 3maction/adventure • costumer • literature • War

Action/adventure film with a runtime of 123 minutes, released in 1962. Presented in English.

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Runtime2h 3m

Minutes123

One SittingYes

With Break2h 15m

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This allegorical tale of good verses evil comes from the classic novel by Herman Melville. Billy (Terence Stamp) is an eager 18 year old who goes to sea on a boat commanded by Captain Vere (Peter Ustinov). Billy is relentlessly harassed by the sadistic master-of arms Claggart (Robert Ryan) and his equally slimy underling Squeak (Lee Montague). When Billy kills Claggart, the Captain is torn between own compassion for Billy and the maritime law calling for Billy's death by hanging. He ponders the moral dilemma when a strong case is given for justifiable homicide. Peter Ustinov produced and directed the film. The screenplay was co-written by Ustinov and Robert Rossen.

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Runtime2h 3m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 15m

Movie Facts

Release DateNovember 12, 1962

Runtime2h 3m

LanguageEnglish

Genresaction/adventure, costumer, literature, War

DirectorPeter Ustinov

ProducerPeter Ustinov

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