‘Wake of the Red Witch’: Love, Betrayal, and the Deep

John Wayne sails in a role as a sea captain haunted by demons of vengeance and obcession.
‘Wake of the Red Witch’: Love, Betrayal, and the Deep
John Wayne is Capt. Ralls in “Wake of the Red Witch.” Republic Pictures
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NR | 1h 46m | Action, Adventure, Romance | 1948

John Wayne’s on-screen identity was forged in the sun-scorched canyons and endless plains of the Old West. Yet, the actor had a deep affinity for the ocean and the vessels that traversed it.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.