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Malaya (1949) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Malaya at a Glance
Malaya is a 1949 war, adventure and thriller film helmed by Richard Thorpe, with a cast led by Spencer Tracy, James Stewart and Valentina Cortese. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes and was released on December 27, 1949. Malaya holds an average TMDB user score of 6.9/10 from 17 votes and is rated NR in the United States.

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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 “Malaya” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

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)
Frequently Asked Questions About Malaya
When was Malaya released?
Malaya was released on December 27, 1949.
What is the runtime of Malaya?
Malaya has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Malaya?
Malaya stars Spencer Tracy as Carnaghan, James Stewart as John Royer, Valentina Cortese as Luana and Sydney Greenstreet as The Dutchman. The cast also includes John Hodiak, Lionel Barrymore, Gilbert Roland and Roland Winters.
Who directed Malaya?
Malaya was directed by Richard Thorpe. The screenplay is credited to Frank Fenton.
What genre is Malaya?
Malaya is listed on TMDB as a mix of war, adventure and thriller.
What is Malaya rated?
Malaya is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 17 votes.
What movies are similar to Malaya?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Malaya include The Sea Wolves (1980), The Guns of Navarone (1961), Ice Cold in Alex (1958), Across the Pacific (1942) and Night Train to Munich (1940).
Can I stream the full movie of Malaya on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.

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