Stuart Frank in Revenge of the Whale (2001)

Revenge of the Whale

TV Movie2001• 2h
DocumentaryDrama
⭐ 6.8 / 10(37)

In 1820, a Nantucket whaleship, the Essex, was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean. Out of 20 crew men, only 8 survived. This is a tale of remarkable courage, endurance and pathos, of men driven to the edge of darkness, forced to make the most awful decisions in order to survive.

Runtime
2h
Released
2001
Country
United States

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Release year: 2001

Storyline

In 1820, a Nantucket whaleship, the Essex, was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean. Out of 20 crew men, only 8 survived. This is a tale of remarkable courage, endurance and pathos, of men driven to the edge of darkness, forced to make the most awful decisions in order to survive.

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⭐ 10/10

The true story behind Moby Dick that lends credence to the saying that "fact is stranger than fiction",

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Sound mix
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
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