Malaya (1949)
Malaya is a 1949 adventure movie directed by Richard Thorpe, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Spencer Tracy, James Stewart and Valentina Cortese.
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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What is Malaya about?
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.
When was Malaya released?
Malaya was released on 27 December 1949.
How long is Malaya?
Malaya runs 1h 38m.
Who made Malaya?
Malaya was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Where can I watch Malaya?
Malaya is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Malaya
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Spencer Tracy as Carnaghan
- James Stewart as John Royer
- Valentina Cortese as Luana
- Sydney Greenstreet as The Dutchman
- John Hodiak as Kellar
- Lionel Barrymore as John Manchester
- Gilbert Roland as Romano
- Roland Winters as Bruno Gruber
- Richard Loo as Colonel Genichi Tomura
- Ian MacDonald as Carlos Tassuma
- Tom Helmore as Matisson
- DeForest Kelley as Lt. Glenson (uncredited)