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Malaya

1949 · 98 min · Director: Richard Thorpe

Malaya (1949) is an adventure drama, directed by Richard Thorpe. It stars Spencer Tracy and James Stewart. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Malaya Is 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malaya about?

After living abroad for several years, journalist John Royer returns to the United States just after the U. S.

Where can I watch Malaya?

Malaya is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Malaya?

Malaya runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Malaya come out?

Malaya was released in 1949.

Who directed Malaya?

Malaya was directed by Richard Thorpe.

Who stars in Malaya?

Malaya stars Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Valentina Cortese, Sydney Greenstreet.

What is Malaya's rating?

Malaya holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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