
3.4“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”/ December 3, 2015
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”

Owen Chase

George Pollard

Matthew Joy

Old Thomas Nickerson

Curated based on cinematic style, tone, and audience acclaim
Herman Melville

Mrs. Nickerson

Young Thomas Nickerson

Thomas Chappel

Owen Coffin

Benjamin Lawrence

Barzallai Ray

Ramsdell