A High Wind in Jamaica_
"Piracy and High Adventure on the High Seas!"
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.
Starring
Anthony Quinn, James Coburn, Deborah Baxter
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A High Wind in Jamaica was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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.
A High Wind in Jamaica is a Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (20)
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
CL
Charles Laurence
Tallyman
CH
Charles Hyatt
Pirate
Dan Jackson
Pirate
Viviane Ventura
Margaret Fernandez
Kenji Takaki
Cook
Roberta Tovey
Rachel Thornton
Martin Amis
John Thornton
JC
Jeffrey Chandler
Edward Thornton
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is A High Wind in Jamaica?
A High Wind in Jamaica has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in A High Wind in Jamaica?
The cast of A High Wind in Jamaica includes Anthony Quinn, James Coburn, Deborah Baxter, Gert Fröbe, Dennis Price.
What is the rating of A High Wind in Jamaica?
A High Wind in Jamaica has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 43 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Adventure
Drama
