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The making of Moby Dick - when Hollywood came to a tiny Welsh harbour

The making of Moby Dick - when Hollywood came to a tiny Welsh harbour
BBC Wales Sunday 27 September 2026, 10:14 UTC 1 min read
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The film, released 70 years ago, starred Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab and cost about $4m (£3m).

The film, released 70 years ago, starred Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab and cost about $4m (£3m).
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