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John Wayne stars as a 19th-century sea captain out for revenge against a wealthy shipping magnate in this interesting and unlikely 1948 offering from Republic Pictures. Wayne plays the wronged Captain Ralls with a convincing bitterness that foreshadows his later work in the John Ford classic The Searchers, and his grim portrayal of Ralls hits a high point when Ralls purposely wrecks his enemy's prize treasure ship. The painfully beautiful Gail Russell costarred with Wayne only the year before in The Angel and the Badman and delivers a memorable performance as the tragic Angelique. Gig Young also stands out as a crewman who eventually learns the truth about Ralls. Wake of the Red Witch shares similarities in both character and climax to an earlier Wayne picture, C.B. DeMille's Reap the Wild Wind, but this film has a more direct approach in exploring the complex motivations of its characters. --Mark Savary
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This unusual, dreamlike John Wayne vehicle is set in the East Indies. The focus of the film is the deadly rivalry between two men of the sea. Ship's captain Rails John Wayne nurses a long-standing grudge against shipping magnate Van Schreeven Luther Adler. The reason for the animosity: Van Schreeven stole away Rails' love, Angelique Gail Russell. Revenge has warped Rails to point that sometimes he seems to be the heavy of the picture. Complications involving valuable pearls ensue before the offbeat climax, which finds Rails scuttling his own vessel, the Red Witch, as means of getting even. The film's resolution is one of the strangest ever concocted for a Wayne picture. Wake of the Red Witch represented the second screen teaming of John Wayne and Gail Russell; the film must also have held some special significance for Wayne, since he named his own production company, Batjac, after the shipping firm depicted in the picture. ...Wake of the Red Witch
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Black cat
I've been a fan of John Wayne for some time,but,had never seen this film before.I wasn't disappointed.It really is superb.
Old school action film with Wayne at his brooding dark-side best.Gail Russell gives a very demure performance as Angelique-but of course the real star is the Red Witch.
This film stands out on its own.....great love story.Well worth buying.
Old school action film with Wayne at his brooding dark-side best.Gail Russell gives a very demure performance as Angelique-but of course the real star is the Red Witch.
This film stands out on its own.....great love story.Well worth buying.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sparrow
A marvel of screen photography ,a story line filled with diverions and sub plots. John Waynes performance was as exciting as allways. A true nail bitting watch.
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we love john wayne so this was a film we wanted to add to our collection and well worth the money thanks
By A. Cooke
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This was an entertaining film, John Wayne was integral to the silver screen, it would have been a poorer place without him. Now these films can be enjoyed in the comfort of your sitting room.
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I love most Wyne films, this an early one.
I allways remember her shall floating in the wreck
Good old days.
I allways remember her shall floating in the wreck
Good old days.
By Pollyju
Delivery by Replay International, was excellent, I ordered it yesterday afternoon and I got it this morning. Well done to that company,it is by far the quickest response I have ever had.The film is a corker,really really good.One you must watch,
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