Billy Budd
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
Release Year
1962
Runtime
119 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Drama, Action
Story Snapshot
Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.
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Billy Budd is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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