Action ·Adventure ·Romance · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 22m

East of Sumatra

Director

Cast

Jeff Chandler as Duke Mullane Marilyn Maxwell as Lory Hale Anthony Quinn as Kiang Suzan Ball as Minyora John Sutton as Daniel Catlin Jay C. Flippen as Mac

Crew

Clifford Stine — Director of Photography Virgil W. Vogel — Editor Frank Gill Jr. — Screenplay Louis L'Amour — Story Jack Natteford — Story Albert J. Cohen — Producer

Tagline

For her savage kisses ... he plundered the last forgotten corner of the earth !

Synopsis

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!

Key Collaborators

Budd Boetticher Director Clifford Stine Director of Photography Virgil W. Vogel Editor Frank Gill Jr. Screenplay Louis L'Amour Story Jack Natteford Story Albert J. Cohen Producer Bill Thomas Costume Design

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