Krakatoa
Synopsis
On the morning of August 27, 1883, the rumbling volcano of Krakatoa stood more than 6,000 feet high, with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Later that day, this giant cone exploded so violently it was literally blown away. The effects of the volcanic explosion caused a tidal wave more than 140 feet high; one ship was carried more than two miles inland. Hail-sized stones fell as far as 100 miles away, and the city of Jakarta fell into total darkness. For many of the area's inhabitants, Armageddon had arrived. Over 36,000 people were killed immediately, and countries all over the globe were affected by the volcano's devastating after-effects.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jeremy Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Hall
- Original Title
- Krakatoa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PBS, WTTW/Chicago, Pioneer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Hall
Jeremy Hall
Stuart Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Hall
Director
Jeremy Hall
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krakatoa
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What is Krakatoa about?
On the morning of August 27, 1883, the rumbling volcano of Krakatoa stood more than 6,000 feet high, with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Later that day, this giant cone exploded so violently it was literally blown away. The effects of the volcanic explosion caused a tidal wave more than 140 feet high; one ship was carried more than two miles inland. Hail-sized stones fell as far as 100 miles away, and the city of Jakarta fell into total darkness. For many of the area's inhabitants, Armageddon had arrived. Over 36,000 people were killed immediately, and countries all over the globe were affected by the volcano's devastating after-effects.
Who directed Krakatoa?
Krakatoa was directed by Jeremy Hall.
Who stars in Krakatoa?
The principal cast of Krakatoa includes Sasha Waddell.
When was Krakatoa released and how long is it?
Krakatoa was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Krakatoa?
Krakatoa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).