A High Wind in Jamaica
“Piracy and High Adventure on the High Seas!”
In 1870, a Jamaican colonial family sends its children to Britain for proper schooling, but their ship is taken over by pirates, who become fond of the kids.
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About A High Wind in Jamaica
A High Wind in Jamaica is a 1965 English-language adventure and drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, James Coburn, Deborah Baxter. It has a runtime of 1h 43m.
A High Wind in Jamaica was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 1, 1965, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Writers
- Ronald Harwood, Stanley Mann, Denis Cannan
- Release date
- May 1, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
A High Wind in Jamaica cast & crew
A High Wind in Jamaica was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and written by Ronald Harwood, Stanley Mann, and Denis Cannan.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as Chavez, James Coburn as Zac, Deborah Baxter as Emily Thornton, Gert Fröbe as Dutch Captain, Dennis Price as Mathias, and Lila Kedrova as Rosa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Larry Adler, cinematography is by Douglas Slocombe, and it was produced by John Croydon.
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At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
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Cast of A High Wind in Jamaica
Anthony Quinn
Chavez
James Coburn
Zac
Deborah Baxter
Emily Thornton
Gert Fröbe
Dutch Captain
Dennis Price
Mathias
Lila Kedrova
Rosa
Nigel Davenport
Mr. Thornton
Isabel Dean
Alice Thornton
Kenneth J. Warren
Capt. Marpole
Ben Carruthers
Alberto
Brian Phelan
Curtis
Trader Faulkner
Pirate
A High Wind in Jamaica — FAQs
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▸What language is A High Wind in Jamaica in?
A High Wind in Jamaica is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A High Wind in Jamaica?
A High Wind in Jamaica runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is A High Wind in Jamaica rated?
A High Wind in Jamaica is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
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