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Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise (1985)

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1985 · 88 min · Documentary

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise (1985) is a documentary film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 from 15 votes, alongside a TMDB score of 7.0. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise scores across every source.

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Overview

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.

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Is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise (1985) worth watching?

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 from 15 votes, so reviews are mixed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise's IMDb rating?

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise (1985) has an IMDb rating of 6.6 based on 15 votes.

How long is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When was Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise released?

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise was released in 1985.

What genre is Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise?

Herman Melville: Damned in Paradise is a documentary film.