Malaya (1949)
Overview
Soon after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, cynical former newspaper correspondent John Royer devises a scheme with his old editor and government agents to return to the Far East and smuggle out a vast amount of rubber for the war effort. Demanding the freedom and company of his ex-friend, Carnahan, whom he betrayed in an exposé years earlier, Royer sails off into the hands of the Japanese with a motley crew, gold, and the promise of covert government aid.
Where to watch Malaya
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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What is Malaya about?
Soon after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, cynical former newspaper correspondent John Royer devises a scheme with his old editor and government agents to return to the Far East and smuggle out a vast amount of rubber for the war effort. Demanding the freedom and company of his ex-friend, Carnahan, whom he betrayed in an exposé years earlier, Royer sails off into the hands of the Japanese with a motley crew, gold, and the promise of covert government aid. Malaya is a War, Adventure, Thriller movie, released on 1949-12-27, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Malaya worth watching?
TMDB users rate Malaya 6.9 out of 10 from 17 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Malaya?
In the United States, Malaya can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Thorpe
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)
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Sources
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