Der Rebell von Java (1953)
53KDer Rebell von Java: Directed by Joseph Kane. With Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, Robert Douglas, Victor McLaglen. In 1883, an American merchant ship’s captain is searching for a treasure in diamonds from a sunken Dutch ship in the vicinity of a volcanic island in the Dutch East Indies.
“Out in the Dutch East Indies and Captain Boll is out looking for treasure, diamonds to be exact. But he is not alone, and not only does he have to contend with on board grumblings, he has angry tribesmen and a rumbling volcano thrown into the bargain as well.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFair Wind To Java is a just above average adventure yarn, gleaming colour and a tidy production ensure itu0026#39;s a watchable piece. The standard plot formula {complete with pretty female love interest} is boosted by the filmu0026#39;s last quarter, here the viewers patience is rewarded with fights aplenty and the presence of Krakatau volcano literally doing its stuff. In fact the last quarter is a joy for those with home cinema, rough seas and volcanic rumblings boom out of the speakers, and certainly up the ante of the viewing experience. Outside of that the film doesnu0026#39;t have much else to highlight, the acting in the main is fine, Fred MacMurray as Boll and Victor McLaglen as Ou0026#39;Brien both turn in solid professional performances, but Vera Ralston as Kim Kim is desperately poor in the main female role.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eNot one to recommend to adventure fans with any great confidence, but certainly worth a look on a rainy day. 6/10”
