A High Wind in Jamaica
“Piracy and High Adventure on the High Seas!”
Synopsis
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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A High Wind in Jamaica (1965) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-13
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Anthony Quinn
Chavez
James Coburn
Zac
Deborah Baxter
Emily Thornton
Gert Fröbe
Dutch Captain
Dennis Price
Mathias
Lila Kedrova
Rosa
Nigel Davenport
Mr. Thornton
Isabel Dean
Alice Thornton
Kenneth J. Warren
Capt. Marpole
Ben Carruthers
Alberto
Brian Phelan
Curtis
Trader Faulkner
Pirate
Charles Laurence
Tallyman
Charles Hyatt
Pirate
Dan Jackson
Pirate
Viviane Ventura
Margaret Fernandez
Kenji Takaki
Cook
Roberta Tovey
Rachel Thornton
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, Ronald Harwood, Denis Cannan
- Original Score
- Larry Adler
- Original Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Stanley Mann, Ronald Harwood, Denis Cannan, Richard Hughes
Larry Adler
Douglas Slocombe
Derek York
John Croydon
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Ronald Harwood
Screenplay
Larry Adler
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Denis Cannan
Screenplay
John Croydon
Producer
Derek York
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A High Wind in Jamaica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A High Wind in Jamaica about?
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.
Who directed A High Wind in Jamaica?
A High Wind in Jamaica was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in A High Wind in Jamaica?
The principal cast of A High Wind in Jamaica includes Anthony Quinn, James Coburn, Deborah Baxter, Gert Fröbe, Dennis Price.
When was A High Wind in Jamaica released and how long is it?
A High Wind in Jamaica was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A High Wind in Jamaica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A High Wind in Jamaica was composed by Larry Adler.
Is A High Wind in Jamaica based on a book or true story?
A High Wind in Jamaica is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Hughes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A High Wind in Jamaica?
A High Wind in Jamaica holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).