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Krakatoa, East of Java

Krakatoa, East of Java

Action · Adventure · Drama · 1969

A team of maritime salvage workers are about to embark on a recovery dive. However the 1883 Krakatoa Volcano eruption provides more pressing problems.

Movie details

Krakatoa, East of Java

1969 Action · Adventure · Drama 2h 11m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

A team of maritime salvage workers are about to embark on a recovery dive. However the 1883 Krakatoa Volcano eruption provides more pressing problems.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Krakatoa, East of Java?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Bernard L. Kowalski

Written by

Cliff Gould · Bernard Gordon

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

Captain Chris Hanson

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

Laura Travers

Barbara Werle

Barbara Werle

Charley Adams

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Connerly

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

Leoncavallo Borghese

Rossano Brazzi

Rossano Brazzi

Giovanni

John Leyton

John Leyton

Rigby

Court is in session

Put Krakatoa, East of Java on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.