A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)

Cast

James Coburn
as Zac
Anthony Quinn
as Chavez
Dennis Price
as Mathias
Gert Fröbe
as Dutch Captain

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Genres & Description

Adventure Drama

6.8 / 10

The parents of children living in Jamaica, afraid that the kids are growing up uncivilized, decide to send them to England. But during the voyage, the childrens' ship is boarded by pirates and in the confusion the children wind up trapped on the pirate ship. The children view it as a lark, and one of them, a girl named Emily, develops an unusual bond with Chavez, the pirate captain. The superstitious pirates can't wait to unload the kids at the first port, but a tragedy prevents it, and Emily's relationship with Chavez takes a fateful twist.

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Comments on this trailer
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Jadlersen

Against director Alexander Mackendrick 's wishes the studio cut out 25 minutes of the movie, which Mackendrick felt totally ruined the film. - @Monday, August 27, 2018 1:47 AM

Amy Baker

One of the reasons that i remember this film was the charming theme song but i never knew who sang it.And now i do. - @Sunday, July 23, 2017 1:16 AM

paul rawes

yes, Mike! Are you now able to record this beautiful song, as I believe you had trouble over performance rights? - @Saturday, March 12, 2016 5:39 AM

MrMikeleroy

It's turned into a cult movie and gratifyingly for me the title song is well received and viewings continue daily - Larry Adler became a friend of mine and he was so talented - but above all the film - yes strange - but compelling - lovely acting - lovely film really - and has stood the test of time. Mike Leroy [ sang the title song ] - @Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:01 PM