jamaica,hurricane,stowaway,child in peril,sword fight,pirate,storm,sailing ship,pirate ship,19th century

A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alexander Mackendrick
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quinn
    Chavez Anthony Quinn
  • Profile picture of James Coburn
    Zac James Coburn
  • Profile picture of Deborah Baxter
    Emily Thornton Deborah Baxter
  • Profile picture of Gert Fröbe
    Dutch Captain Gert Fröbe
  • Profile picture of Dennis Price
    Mathias Dennis Price
  • Profile picture of Lila Kedrova
    Rosa Lila Kedrova
  • Profile picture of Nigel Davenport
    Mr. Thornton Nigel Davenport
  • Profile picture of Isabel Dean
    Alice Thornton Isabel Dean

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Keywords

  • jamaica
  • hurricane
  • stowaway
  • child in peril
  • sword fight
  • pirate
  • storm
  • sailing ship
  • pirate ship
  • 19th century