Which version of "Moby Dick"?

[OswegoAtheist]

I've just finished the novel (finally!), and would like to see a comparable film version. Which edition is the best one to watch, as there have been many done over the years.

Oswego "I swear, I've read enough technical language that I'm now a proficient whaler" Atheist

[Bolo Boffin]

1. Definitely the Gregory Peck, Ray Bradbury-scripted

John Huston-helmed version. Even with the subpar effects by today's standards, they work well enough.

I turned the recent miniseries off after "Call me Ishmael." I should probably give it another chance, but the wholly invented scene that the line appears in just seemed superfluous.

I'd also recommend "The Life Aquatic" as a comic riff on the basic theme of "Moby Dick" as well, but Wes Anderson can be an acquired taste.

[Paladin]

2. I Agree With You---Twice.

1.) The Huston/Bradbury/Peck version of "Moby Dick" is the one to go with.

2.) Wes Anderson is damned sure an acquired taste---one I haven't acquired, yet....