Malaya
Malaya is a 1949 Adventure Drama film released on 27th December; Richard Thorpe directed the film which stars James Stewart, Spencer Tracy, and Frank Wilcox.
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 (14)
Production Companies
Malaya Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
14% 20-29
14% 30-39
57% 40-49
7% 60-69
7% 70-79
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
7% Female
93% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
Malaya FAQ
When was Malaya released?
Malaya was released on Tuesday December 27th, 1949.
Is Malaya on Netflix?
No, Malaya is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Malaya on Amazon Prime?
No, Malaya is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Malaya on Disney Plus?
No, Malaya is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States