Wake of the Red Witch (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1948, Wake of the Red Witch is an action and drama film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 106 minutes. “Romance! Adventure!...as wild as the RAGING SEAS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Ralls fights Dutch shipping magnate Mayrant Sidneye for the woman he loves, Angelique Desaix, and for a fortune in gold aboard the Red Witch.
Who’s in it. Wake of the Red Witch stars John Wayne as Capt. Ralls, Gail Russell as Angelique Desaix, Gig Young as Samuel 'Sam' Rosen and Adele Mara as Teleia Van Schreeven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wake of the Red Witch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake of the Red Witch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake of the Red Witch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake of the Red Witch (1948)?
- In US, Wake of the Red Witch is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wake of the Red Witch worth watching?
- Wake of the Red Witch holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake of the Red Witch?
- Wake of the Red Witch stars John Wayne, Gail Russell, Gig Young, Adele Mara and Luther Adler.
- When was Wake of the Red Witch released?
- Wake of the Red Witch was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.