About this movie
After living abroad for several years, journalist John Royer returns to the United States just after the U.S. enters World War II. His boast that he could easily smuggle rubber, a key wartime natural resource, out of Malaya has him tasked with doing just that. He manages to get someone from his past, Carnaghan, sprung from Alactraz and together they head off to South East Asia posing as Irishmen. Once there, Carnaghan lines up some of his old cronies and with Royer and a few plantation owners plans to smuggle the rubber out from under the Japanese army's watchful eye.
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Malaya
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Quick facts
Year
1949
Runtime
1h 38m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
15
Genre
Adventure, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
world war ii
alcatraz prison
reporter
malaya
1940s
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Questions about Malaya
How long is Malaya?
Malaya has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Malaya?
Malaya was directed by Richard Thorpe and released in 1949.
What genre is Malaya?
Malaya is a Adventure, Drama film (1949).
Who stars in Malaya?
The cast of Malaya includes Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Valentina Cortese, Sydney Greenstreet, John Hodiak.
What is the TMDB rating for Malaya?
Malaya has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 15 votes.
