A meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the roles of Ishmael, Starbuck, and Ahab in a stripped-down, imagination-driven staging. Filmed by Orson Welles in 1955, the footage remains unreleased and is considered lost.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gordon JacksonA Young Actor /Ishmael | A Young Actor /Ishmael |
 Christopher LeeA Stage Manager /Flask | A Stage Manager /Flask |
 Patrick McGoohanA Serious Actor /Starbuck | A Serious Actor /Starbuck |
 Wensley PitheyA Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb | A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb |
 Joan PlowrightA Young Actress /Pip | A Young Actress /Pip |
 Peter SallisA Stage Manger /Flask | A Stage Manger /Flask |
 Orson WellesAn Actor Manager /Father Mapple /Ahab | An Actor Manager /Father Mapple /Ahab |
 Kenneth WilliamsA Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others | A Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others |