gitrich Review of Billy Budd

Billy Budd (1962)

Based on the Milville classic, Billy Bud delivers on every level.

[9/10 · 22 December 1998]

Set in 1797, Billy Budd is the heart wrenching story of a young seaman who faces death after murdering a sadistic master-of-arms. You really feel for the main character played , very effectively, by Terence Stamp. Director Peter Ustinov proves that he is an excellent director along with being one of our finest actors. Robert Ryan and Melvyn Douglas, as always, provide excellent co-starring roles. Billy Budd will do more than just entertain you. It will make you think about what you might have done aboard this Britsh ship faced with the same difficult choices.