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A High Wind in Jamaica

Piracy and High Adventure on the High Seas!

6.3/ 1019651h 43mNR

AdventureDrama

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.

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick

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Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Chavez

James Coburn

James Coburn

Zac

Deborah Baxter

Deborah Baxter

Emily Thornton

Gert Fröbe

Gert Fröbe

Dutch Captain

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Mathias

Lila Kedrova

Lila Kedrova

Rosa

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Mr. Thornton

Isabel Dean

Isabel Dean

Alice Thornton