Wake of the Red Witch (1948): Cast
Wake of the Red Witch is a 1948 adventure drama directed by Edward Ludwig, starring John Wayne as Capt. Ralls, Luther Adler and Gail Russell. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wake of the Red Witch About?
The premise of Wake of the Red Witch without spoilers.
A swash-swearing romance and high-seas adventure erupts as Captain Ralls battles Dutch shipping magnate Mayrant Sidneye for the love of Angelique Desaix and a hidden fortune of gold, all aboard the infamous vessel the Red Witch, with the raging ocean as their relentless backdrop.
Wake of the Red Witch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1860s
- bare chested man
- voice over narration
- wayne and fix
- captain
- fight
- shipping magnate
- brandy
- gin
- romantic rivalry
- tragic event
- tropical setting
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- man whipped unconscious
- bare chested male bondage
- male whipping
- underwater cave
- treasure chest
- adrift
- looking glass
- corporal punishment
- held at gunpoint
- punched in the face
- greed
- flashback
- skinny dipping
- island
- saloon
- binoculars
- native tribe
- palm tree
- torch
- bar
- prosecutor
- logbook
- sinking ship
- testimony
- courtroom
- sabotage
- year 1860
- quill pen
- sailing ship
- lei
- witness
- tradition
- lightning
- feast
- drums
- thunder
- dancing
- celebration
Wake of the Red Witch Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Capt. Ralls, with Luther Adler as Mayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye and Gail Russell as Angelique Desaix. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Ludwig
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John Wayne as Capt. Ralls - Luther Adler as Mayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye
- Gail Russell as Angelique Desaix
- Henry Daniell as Jacques Desaix
Also Starring in Wake of the Red Witch
· 45 more- Paul Fix Antonio 'Ripper' Arrezo
- Jeff Corey Mr. Loring
- Gig Young Samuel 'Sam' Rosen
- Erskine Sanford Dr. van Arken
- Frank O'Connor Old Seaman
- Frank Mills Seaman
- Forbes Murray Shipwreck Inquiry Board Member
- Harry Wilson Seaman
- Fred Aldrich Seaman
- Grant Withers Capt. Wilde Youngeur
- Fred Graham Sailor in Fright
- James Dime Seaman
- Myron Healey Seaman
- Chuck Roberson Seaman
- Henry Brandon Kurinua
- Rory Mallinson Officer
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- Eduard Franz Harmenszoon Van Schreeven
- John Pickard Second Diver
- Mickey Simpson Second Officer
- Dennis Hoey Capt. Munsey
- Harlan Warde Seaman Handling Diving Line
- Ray Spiker Seaman / Flogger
- John Wengraf Prosecuting Attorney
- James Nolan First Diver
- Adele Mara Teleia Van Schreeven
- David Clarke Mullins
- George Barrows Seaman
- Al Kikume Desaix's Native Servant
- Wallace Scott Sailor
- Ward Wood Young Sailor
- Fernando Alvarado Maru
- Duke Kahanamoku Ua Nuke
- Fred Libby Lookout Sailor
- Harry J. Vejar Jarma - Angelique's Servant
- Carl Thompson Hekkim - Cabin Boy
- Norman Rainey Lawyer
- Fred Fox Ship's Surgeon
- Vic Groves Seaman
- George Piltz Native
- Harold Lishman Kharma
- Leo C. Richmond Native Priest
- Mailoa Kalili Seaman
- Jose Alvarado Taluna
- Grant Means Dirk
- Kuka Tuima Native
More from Edward Ludwig
More films directed by Edward Ludwig: The Gun Hawk, The Black Scorpion, Flame of the Islands and Jivaro.
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Wake of the Red Witch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wake of the Red Witch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wake of the Red Witch?
Wake of the Red Witch runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Wake of the Red Witch released?
Wake of the Red Witch was released on December 30, 1948.
Who directed Wake of the Red Witch?
Wake of the Red Witch was directed by Edward Ludwig.
More films by Edward Ludwig Who is in the cast of Wake of the Red Witch?
Wake of the Red Witch stars John Wayne as Capt. Ralls, Luther Adler as Mayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye and Gail Russell as Angelique Desaix, among 49 credited actors.
Does Wake of the Red Witch have a post-credit scene?
No. Wake of the Red Witch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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