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A High Wind in Jamaica
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A High Wind in Jamaica

1965-05-01 · 103 min · ★ 6.3

Adventure · Drama

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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Directors
Alexander Mackendrick
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnChavez
James CoburnJames CoburnZac
Deborah BaxterDeborah BaxterEmily Thornton
Gert FröbeGert FröbeDutch Captain
Dennis PriceDennis PriceMathias
Lila KedrovaLila KedrovaRosa
Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportMr. Thornton
Isabel DeanIsabel DeanAlice Thornton
Kenneth J. WarrenKenneth J. WarrenCapt. Marpole
Ben CarruthersAlberto
Brian PhelanBrian PhelanCurtis
Trader FaulknerTrader FaulknerPirate
Charles LaurenceTallyman
Charles HyattCharles HyattPirate
Dan JacksonDan JacksonPirate
Viviane VenturaViviane VenturaMargaret Fernandez
Kenji TakakiKenji TakakiCook
Roberta ToveyRoberta ToveyRachel Thornton
Martin AmisMartin AmisJohn Thornton
Jeffrey ChandlerEdward Thornton

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