East of Sumatra

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East of Sumatra
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Directed by Budd Boetticher
Produced by Albert J. Cohen
Written by Louis L'Amour and Jack Natteford (story)
Starring Jeff Chandler
Anthony Quinn
Cinematography Clifford Stine
Edited by Virgil W. Vogel
Distributed by Universal-International
Release dates
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  • September 23, 1953 (1953-09-23)
Running time
82 mins.
Country United States
Language English

East of Sumatra is a 1953 Technicolor Universal-International adventure film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Jeff Chandler and Anthony Quinn.

Plot synopsis

Duke Mullane (Jeff Chandler), manager of a Malayan tin mine, goes to a little-known island to open a new mine in the jungle. Initially, the natives are friendly, especially dancer Minyora...who is soon to be married to local ruler King Kiang (Anthony Quinn). A series of unfortunate incidents changes Kiang's attitude to hostility, and Duke is stranded with his crew, Minyora, and his old flame Lory (Marilyn Maxwell), who is engaged to his boss.

Cast

Production

Director Budd Boetticher later described the movie as “just a fun film to make all my friends some money”.[1] Filming started in November 1952.[2]

Gloria Grahame was offered the female lead but turned it down. She was replaced by Marilyn Maxwell.[3]

References

  1. Sean Axmaker, 'Ride Lonesome: The Career of Budd Boetticher', Senses of Cinema 7 February 2006 accessed 25 June 2012
  2. LANA TURNER GETS NEW LEADING MAN: Montalban Replaces Lamas in 'Latin Lovers' -- Studio Says It Alone Made Decision By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 23 Oct 1952: 40.
  3. COLUMBIA RAISES '53 OUTPUT TOTAL: Will Make 22 Big A Pictures -- Three New Producers From R. K. O., Warners Hired By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 17 Nov 1952: 21.

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