UNITED STATES · 1965

A High Wind in Jamaica

Alexander Mackendrick
piracy childhood innocence colonial family coming of age captivity
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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.

Year1965
CountryUnited States
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
A High Wind in Jamaica poster

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