Thirsty revenge takes to the high seas in this adaptation of the well-known classic. On board is a stellar crew, including Ethan Hawke, Donald Sutherland and Gillian Anderson. In his quest for a whaling voyage Ishmael joins Captain Ahab and the crew of the Pequod. Soon the true motive of their expedition is revealed—to kill the gigantic sperm whale who caused the Captain to lose his leg.