Krakatoa: East of Java
Krakatoa: East of Java
In 1883, ship captain Hanson plans a shipwreck salvage mission in The Dutch East Indies to retrieve a cargo of pearls but an unexpected volcano eruption and a state-ordered transport of convicts upset his plans.
Charles London reviewedFebruary 25, 2025
I had the extreme fortune of growing up just two blocks from our town's only movie house, a classic auditorium theatre. "Krakatoa" was one of countless films that I saw on that big screen as a boy, and it looked and sounded incredible, especially the scene of the hot-air-balloon ride into the mouth of the volcano.
Yes, many critics panned the movie, and Krakatoa is actually west (not east) of Java. Nonetheless, it's an enjoyable adventure especially when viewed on as large a screen as possible and in stereo.
As a side note, it's a good opportunity to see gone-far-too-soon actor, Sal Mineo.