Movie

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise

★ 7.0(1)19851h 28m

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Director: Robert D. Squier
Release date: 1985-05-15
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Film Company

About Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise is a 1985 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Robert D. Squier, starring F. Murray Abraham, Robert Penn Warren and John Huston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

From the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia to the New York City docks where he worked as a customs inspector, this outstanding documentary tracks the personal and intellectual adventures of Herman Melville, one of the greatest talents in American literary history. Narrated by John Huston, the film includes readings and commentary by F. Murray Abraham, Robert Penn Warren, Alfred Kazan, and other notable writers and critics.

Cast

F. Murray Abraham

Herman Melville

Robert Penn Warren

Interview

John Huston

Narrator

Emery Battis

Lemuel Shaw

Mikel Lambert

Elizabeth Melville

Larry Lewman

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nancy Lewman

Sophia Hawthorne

Michael Tolaydo

Evert Duyckinck

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise in Italy?+

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Is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise on Netflix?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise stars F. Murray Abraham, Robert Penn Warren, John Huston, Emery Battis and Mikel Lambert.

When did Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise come out?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise is a 1985 movie directed by Robert D. Squier.

What genre is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise is Documentary film.

Who directed Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?+

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise was directed by Robert D. Squier.