A High Wind in Jamaica
Seen it?1965 | 103 min | Adventure, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl or Treasure Island, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
- Anthony QuinnChavez
- James CoburnZac
- Deborah BaxterEmily Thornton
- Gert FröbeDutch Captain
- Dennis PriceMathias
- Lila KedrovaRosa
- Nigel DavenportMr. Thornton
- Isabel DeanAlice Thornton
- Kenneth J. WarrenCapt. Marpole
- Ben CarruthersAlberto