Java Head (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Java Head is a drama and romance film directed by Thorold Dickinson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The port city of Bristol, England, in the 1800s is home to Java Head, a sailing ship line company. The owner has two sons. One, a handsome seafarer, is in love with a local girl, but cannot marry her due to a long-running feud between their fathers. After a lengthy voyage, he returns with a very exotic, noble Chinese wife, which scandalizes the conservative town. His other son, a "landlubber", seeks to convert to steamships, to the disgust of his father. Even worse, he is secretly dealing in contraband.
Who’s in it. Java Head stars Anna May Wong as Princess Taou Yuen, Elizabeth Allan as Nettie Vollar, John Loder as Gerrit Ammidon and Edmund Gwenn as Jeremy Ammidon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Java Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Java Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Java Head tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Java Head (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Java Head change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Java Head worth watching?
- Java Head holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Java Head?
- Java Head stars Anna May Wong, Elizabeth Allan, John Loder, Edmund Gwenn and Ralph Richardson.
- When was Java Head released?
- Java Head was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.