Fair Wind to Java (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1953, Fair Wind to Java is an action and adventure film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 92 minutes. “ADVENTURE...SPECTACLE...SAVAGE LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Dutch East Indies, at the end of the nineteenth century. An adventurous captain of an American merchant vessel is looking for a sunken Dutch vessel containing 10,000 precious diamonds. Unfortunately, he's not the only one and then there's also that volcano on the nearby island of Krakatau, waiting to explode in its historical, disastrous eruption...
Who’s in it. Fair Wind to Java stars Fred MacMurray as Captain Boll, Vera Ralston as Kim Kim, Robert Douglas as Saint Ebenezer / Pulo Besar and Victor McLaglen as O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Fair Wind to Java has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fair Wind to Java page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fair Wind to Java 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 Fair Wind to Java (1953)?
- In US, Fair Wind to Java is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fair Wind to Java worth watching?
- Fair Wind to Java holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fair Wind to Java?
- Fair Wind to Java stars Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, Robert Douglas, Victor McLaglen and John Russell.
- When was Fair Wind to Java released?
- Fair Wind to Java was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.