Krakatoa
Originally released in 2005. Krakatoa is a documentary film. directed by Jeremy Hall.
Starring Sasha Waddell
Synopsis
On the morning of August 27, 1883, the rumbling volcano of Krakatoa stood more than 6,000 feet high, with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Later that day, this giant cone exploded so violently it was literally blown away. The effects of the volcanic explosion caused a tidal wave more than 140 feet high; one ship was carried more than two miles inland. Hail-sized stones fell as far as 100 miles away, and the city of Jakarta fell into total darkness. For many of the area's inhabitants, Armageddon had arrived. Over 36,000 people were killed immediately, and countries all over the globe were affected by the volcano's devastating after-effects.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PBS
- WTTW/Chicago
- Pioneer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krakatoa about?
On the morning of August 27, 1883, the rumbling volcano of Krakatoa stood more than 6,000 feet high, with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Later that day, this giant cone exploded so violentl...
Who directed Krakatoa?
Krakatoa was directed by Jeremy Hall.
How long is Krakatoa?
Krakatoa has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Krakatoa released?
Krakatoa was released on April 26, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Krakatoa?
The main cast of Krakatoa includes Sasha Waddell.