Movie

Malaya

“When you kiss a girl in Malaya...keep your eyes wide open and a gun in your hand!”

★ 6.9(15)19491h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Thorpe
Release date: 1949-12-27
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Malaya

Malaya is a 1949 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Richard Thorpe, starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart and Valentina Cortese. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Malaya in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Spencer Tracy

Carnaghan

James Stewart

John Royer

Valentina Cortese

Luana

Sydney Greenstreet

The Dutchman

John Hodiak

Kellar

Lionel Barrymore

John Manchester

Gilbert Roland

Romano

Roland Winters

Bruno Gruber

Richard Loo

Colonel Genichi Tomura

Ian MacDonald

Carlos Tassuma

Tom Helmore

Matisson

DeForest Kelley

Lt. Glenson (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

world war iialcatraz prisonreportermalaya1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Malaya in Mexico?+

Malaya is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Malaya on Netflix?+

Malaya is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Malaya?+

Malaya has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Malaya?+

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

When did Malaya come out?+

Malaya is a 1949 movie directed by Richard Thorpe.

What genre is Malaya?+

Malaya is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Malaya?+

Malaya was directed by Richard Thorpe.