Movie Description
Malaya
(1949)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Carnaghan
John Royer
Luana
The Dutchman
Kellar
John Manchester
Romano
Bruno Gruber
Colonel Genichi Tomura
Carlos Tassuma
Matisson
Lt. Glenson (uncredited)
Naval Officer with Businessmen (uncredited)
Army Sergeant (uncredited)
Barracuda Ed (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleMalaya
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-12-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 38m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
