Krakatoa, East of Java (1968): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Krakatoa, East of Java is a 1968 action thriller directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, starring Maximilian Schell as Captain Chris Hanson, Diane Baker and Rossano Brazzi. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Bernard L. Kowalski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinerama Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Krakatoa, East of Java About?
The premise of Krakatoa, East of Java without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team of maritime salvage workers are about to embark on a recovery dive. However the 1883 Krakatoa Volcano eruption provides more pressing problems.
Krakatoa, East of Java Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1883
- place name in title
- goof in title
- singing in school
- playing piano
- commandeering a ship
- prison transport
- female singer
- falling to death
- steamship
- casting off
- aechmea fasciata
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- octopus
- boiler room
- caught in a net
- tinikling
- laudanum
- drug addict
- deep sea diving
- bad memory
- suspended in a crate
- claustrophobia
- sleeping nude
- complaining about the heat
- volcanic island
- volcanic haze
- sunken ship
- equipment malfunction
- volcanic cauldron
- key ring
- thrown overboard
- free diving
- pocket watch
- hijacking a ship
- spyglass
- chinese junk
- diving off a boat
- rescue
- rowing a boat
- dutch empire
- indonesia
- southeast asia
- asia
- drug induced hallucination
- adulterous wife
- dysfunctional marriage
- psychotic woman
- father son relationship
- lung disease
- female sexual predator
Where to Watch Krakatoa, East of Java
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Krakatoa, East of Java Cast & Characters
Maximilian Schell leads the cast as Captain Chris Hanson, with Diane Baker as Laura Travers and Rossano Brazzi as Giovanni. Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernard L. Kowalski
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Maximilian Schell as Captain Chris Hanson -
Diane Baker as Laura Travers -
Rossano Brazzi as Giovanni - John Leyton as Rigby
Also Starring in Krakatoa, East of Java
· 14 more- Sal Mineo Leoncavallo Borghese
- Brian Keith Connerly
- Barbara Werle Charley Adams
- Jacqueline Chan Toshi
- J.D. Cannon Danzig
- Marc Lawrence Jacobs
- Niall MacGinnis Harbor Master
- Geoffrey Holder Sailor
- Robert Hall Guard
- Midori Midori
- Victoria Young Kiko
- Joseph Hann Kuan
- Sumi Haru Sumi
- Alan Hoskins Jan
Krakatoa, East of Java Plot Summary
What happens in Krakatoa, East of Java from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1883, as Krakatoa roars to life with relentless eruptions, the safety of a mission school in Palembang on nearby Sumatra becomes a desperate concern for everyone who crosses its shadow. On the steamer Batavia Queen, Captain Chris Hanson [Maximilian Schell] leads a diverse group of passengers toward Krakatoa’s volatile coastline, bringing together a mix of daring adventurers and troubled souls. Among them is Laura Travers [Diane Baker], who has a painful secret she hopes to keep hidden: her past marriage to an abusive husband and a son named Peter, whom she believes may still be alive somewhere after the Arianna, the pearls, and the tragedy she endured in Batavia.
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Krakatoa, East of Java Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Krakatoa, East of Java?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Krakatoa, East of Java Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Krakatoa - Feuersturm über Java” and “Krakatau öster om Java”.
- Also known as
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- Krakatoa - Feuersturm über Java
- Krakatau öster om Java
- Krakatoa：East Of Java
- Krakatoa: Al Este de Java
- Krakatoa, à l'est de Java
- Krakatoa est di Giava
- Krakatoa - Jávától keletre
- Krakatoa - Das größte Abenteuer des letzten Jahrhunderts
- O Inferno de Java
- Кракатоа: Източно от Ява
- کاراکاتوا ، شرق جاوا
- กรากะตัว เกาะมหาภัย
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- Гибель на вулкане Кракатау
- 크라카토아: 이스트 오브 자바
- A l’est de Java
- Krakatoa, na východ od Jávy
- 火山情焰
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Krakatoa, East of Java FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Krakatoa, East of Java, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Krakatoa, East of Java?
Krakatoa, East of Java runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Krakatoa, East of Java released?
Krakatoa, East of Java was released on December 26, 1968.
Who directed Krakatoa, East of Java?
Krakatoa, East of Java was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
More films by Bernard L. Kowalski Who is in the cast of Krakatoa, East of Java?
Krakatoa, East of Java stars Maximilian Schell as Captain Chris Hanson, Diane Baker as Laura Travers and Rossano Brazzi as Giovanni, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Krakatoa, East of Java?
In the US, Krakatoa, East of Java is streaming on Fandango at Home Free and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Krakatoa, East of Java have a post-credit scene?
No. Krakatoa, East of Java has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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