Reap the Wild Wind
"Cecil B. DeMille's GREATEST TRIUMPH! OUT-THRILLS ALL OTHER SCREEN SPECTACLES!"
Originally released in 1942. Reap the Wild Wind is a adventure/action film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Starring Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, and John Wayne
Synopsis
The Florida Keys in 1840, where the implacable hurricanes of the Caribbean scream, where the salvagers of Key West, like the intrepid and beautiful Loxi Claiborne and her crew, reap, aboard frail schooners, the harvest of the wild wind, facing the shark teeth of the reefs to rescue the sailors and the cargo from the shipwrecks caused by the scavengers of the sea.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (58 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paulette Goddard
as Loxi Claiborne
Ray Milland
as Stephen Tolliver
John Wayne
as Captain Jack Stuart
Raymond Massey
as King Cutler
Robert Preston
as Dan Cutler
Lynne Overman
as Captain Phillip Philpott
Susan Hayward
as Drusilla Alston
Charles Bickford
as Mate of the 'Tyfib'
Walter Hampden
as Commodore Devereaux
Louise Beavers
as Maum Maria
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reap the Wild Wind about?
The Florida Keys in 1840, where the implacable hurricanes of the Caribbean scream, where the salvagers of Key West, like the intrepid and beautiful Loxi Claiborne and her crew, reap, aboard frail s...
Who directed Reap the Wild Wind?
Reap the Wild Wind was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is Reap the Wild Wind?
Reap the Wild Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Reap the Wild Wind released?
Reap the Wild Wind was released on March 26, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Reap the Wild Wind?
The main cast of Reap the Wild Wind includes Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, John Wayne, Raymond Massey, Robert Preston.