Krakatoa: East of Java
Directed by Bernard L. KowalskiIn 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.
Krakatoa: East of Java Ratings & Reviews
- atmvaAugust 9, 2025A must for Oscar-completists and students of 1960s practical VFX work; otherwise, consider yourself warned.
- Charles LondonFebruary 25, 2025I 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.
Krakatoa: East of Java Trivia
Krakatoa: East of Java was released on December 26, 1968.
Krakatoa: East of Java was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
Krakatoa: East of Java has a runtime of 2h 12m.
Krakatoa: East of Java was produced by William R. Forman, Philip Yordan.
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.
The key characters in Krakatoa: East of Java are Captain Chris Hanson (Maximilian Schell), Laura Travers (Diane Baker), Charley Adams (Barbara Werle).
Krakatoa: East of Java is rated G.
Krakatoa: East of Java is a Drama, Adventure, Action film.
Krakatoa: East of Java has an audience rating of 2.7 out of 10.