Jamaica Inn

May 1, 1983

3h 7m

★ 2.7

Overview

The respected squire of a quiet Cornish village is in reality the leader of a gang of murderous pirates who attack passing ships, kill their crews and steal their cargoes.

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

HTV

Jamaica Inn Trailers

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Cast

Mary Yellan

Jane Seymour

Joss Merlyn

Patrick McGoohan

Jeremiah 'Jem' Merlyn

Trevor Eve

Reverend Francis Davey

John McEnery

Aunt Patience

Billie Whitelaw

Martha Yellan

Vivian Pickles

Squire Bassatt

Peter Vaughan

Harry

Michael Goldie

Richards

John Abineri

Captain

Norman Bowler

Hussar

Nick Brimble

James

Pavel Douglas

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