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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, Romance
Votes6
DirectorBudd Boetticher
WritersFrank Gill Jr., Louis L'Amour, Jack Natteford
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEast of Sumatra
About East of Sumatra
Duke Mullane, manager of a Malayan tin mine, goes to a little-known island to open a new mine in the jungle. Initially, the natives there are friendly, especially dancer Minyora...who proves to be affianced to local ruler King Kiang. Alas, a series of unfortunate incidents changes Kiang's attitude to hostility, and Duke is stranded with his crew, Minyora, and his old flame Lory...who's now engaged to his boss!
Directed by Budd Boetticher, East of Sumatra leans on a strong ensemble — Jeff Chandler, Marilyn Maxwell, Anthony Quinn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1953.
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