- Krakatoa, East of Java
Infobox_Film
name = Krakatoa, East of Java
director =Bernard L. Kowalski
producer =William R. Forman Philip Yordan
writer =Bernard Gordon Clifford Newton Gould
starring =Maximilian Schell Diane Baker Brian Keith Sal Mineo Jacqui Chan
movie_music =Frank De Vol Mack David
distributor = Cinerama Releasing Corporation
released =May 14 ,1969
runtime = 131 min
language = English
imdb_id = 0064555
music =
awards =
budget = unknown"Krakatoa, East of Java" (1969) is a
movie starringMaximilian Schell andBrian Keith . The story revolves around the 1883 eruption of thevolcano on the island ofKrakatoa , probably the most violent volcanic eruption inmodern history . The characters are engaged in the recovery of a fictional cargo ofpearl s from ashipwreck perilously close to the volcano.The film was photographed in
Todd-AO and presented in 70 mmCinerama in premiere engagements.Krakatoa is, in fact, west of
Java (Mount Tambora , onSumbawa , is the violent volcano east of Java). The film was retitled "Volcano" in later releases. While the film was in production, its makers became aware of the geographic error in its title but used it anyway, apparently believing that this was a more exotic title than "Krakatoa, "West" of Java".The film is referenced in the song "Hot Lava" by
The B-52's . It is also mentioned byMystery Science Theater 3000 creatorJoel Hodgson in his appearance onSpace Ghost Coast to Coast .External links
*imdb title|id=0064555|title=Krakatoa, East of Java
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