Jamaica Inn (1939)
He ruled Jamaica Inn...citadel of sin on the moors, curse-ridden, shunned, reviled. Enough sensations for a dozen pictures. Laughton at his most magnificent.
Storyline
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Jamaica Inn |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 13, 1939 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, kidnapping, greed, sea, undercover agent, black and white, cornwall, england, pirate, shipwreck, smuggling (contraband), aristocrat, multiple murder |
FAQ
What is Jamaica Inn about?
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
When was Jamaica Inn released?
Jamaica Inn was released on Oct 13, 1939 (status: Released).
Who directed Jamaica Inn?
Alfred Hitchcock directed Jamaica Inn.
What is the TMDB rating of Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 from 258 votes.