Wake of the Red Witch
Seen it?1948 | 106 min | Adventure, Drama, History
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 and history buffs. If you loved True Grit or Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
Captain Ralls fights Dutch shipping magnate Mayrant Sidneye for the woman he loves, Angelique Desaix, and for a fortune in gold aboard the Red Witch.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig
- John WayneCapt. Ralls
- Gail RussellAngelique Desaix
- Gig YoungSamuel 'Sam' Rosen
- Adele MaraTeleia Van Schreeven
- Luther AdlerMayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye
- Eduard FranzHarmenszoon Van Schreeven
- Grant WithersCapt. Wilde Youngeur
- Henry DaniellJacques Desaix
- Paul FixAntonio 'Ripper' Arrezo
- Dennis HoeyCapt. Munsey