A High Wind in Jamaica

Name: A High Wind in Jamaica
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1965-06-04
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6.80
Cast: Dennis Price, Lila Kedrova, Anthony Quinn, James Coburn

– In 1870, a Jamaican colonial family sends its children to Britain for proper schooling, but their sh..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.80 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 43 Minutes

Release Year:

1965

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.

Styles:

Stylized, Exciting, Realistic, Captivating, Serious

Story Timeline:

19th Century

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

Jamaica, Caribbean

Genre:

Adventure, Drama

Release Date:

04 Jun 1965

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:

APPROVED

A High Wind in Jamaica

Directed by:

Alexander Mackendrick

Story Written By:

Richard Hughes, Denis Cannan, Stanley Mann, Ronald Harwood

Main Actors:

Dennis Price, Lila Kedrova, Anthony Quinn, James Coburn

Plot:

The parents of children living in Jamaica, afraid that the kids are growing up uncivilized, decide to send them to England. But during the voyage, the childrens' ship is boarded by pirates and in the confusion the children wind up trapped on the pirate ship. The children view it as a lark, and one of them, a girl named Emily, develops an unusual bond with Chavez, the pirate captain. The superstitious pirates can't wait to unload the kids at the first port, but a tragedy prevents it, and Emily's relationship with Chavez takes a fateful twist.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.8/10