Fair Wind to Java
โADVENTURE...SPECTACLE...SAVAGE LOVE!โ
Synopsis
The Dutch East Indies, at the end of the nineteenth century. An adventurous captain of an American merchant vessel is looking for a sunken Dutch vessel containing 10,000 precious diamonds. Unfortunately, he's not the only one and then there's also that volcano on the nearby island of Krakatau, waiting to explode in its historical, disastrous eruption...
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Captain Boll
Vera Ralston
Kim Kim
Robert Douglas
Saint Ebenezer / Pulo Besar
Victor McLaglen
O'Brien
John Russell
Flint
Claude Jarman Jr.
Chess
Paul Fix
Wilson
Grant Withers
Jason Blue
Chuck Hayward
Sailor
Buddy Baer
King
Howard Petrie
Reeder
William Murphy
Ahab
Sujata Rubener
Dancer (as Sujata)
Philip Ahn
Gusti
Stephen Bekassy
Lieutenant
Keye Luke
Pidada
Virginia Brissac
Bintang
Richard Reeves
Hoppo Two
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Tregaskis
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Fair Wind to Java
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Richard Tregaskis, Garland Roark
Victor Young
Jack A. Marta
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Tregaskis
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Joseph Kane
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Richard L. Van Enger
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Wind to Java
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fair Wind to Java about?
The Dutch East Indies, at the end of the nineteenth century. An adventurous captain of an American merchant vessel is looking for a sunken Dutch vessel containing 10,000 precious diamonds. Unfortunately, he's not the only one and then there's also that volcano on the nearby island of Krakatau, waiting to explode in its historical, disastrous eruption...
Who directed Fair Wind to Java?
Fair Wind to Java was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Fair Wind to Java?
The principal cast of Fair Wind to Java includes Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, Robert Douglas, Victor McLaglen, John Russell.
When was Fair Wind to Java released and how long is it?
Fair Wind to Java was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Fair Wind to Java?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fair Wind to Java was composed by Victor Young.
Is Fair Wind to Java based on a book or true story?
Fair Wind to Java is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Garland Roark".