Wake of the Red Witch

Wake of the Red Witch

Romance! Adventure!...as wild as the RAGING SEAS!

Directed by Edward Ludwig

Produced by Republic Pictures

1948106 min5.8 / 10

A swashbuckling maritime adventure centered on rival captains, romantic passion, and treasure, with the energy and earnestness of classic 1940s adventure cinema.

Captain Ralls fights Dutch shipping magnate Mayrant Sidneye for the woman he loves, Angelique Desaix, and for a fortune in gold aboard the Red Witch.

Questions people ask

  • Does Wake of the Red Witch end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Wake of the Red Witch scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Wake of the Red Witch easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Wake of the Red Witch sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Wake of the Red Witch violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity58

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Surprise31

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Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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