TMDb Rating
5.2/10
5 verified votes
East of Sumatra (1953)
ActionAdventureRomance
82 min
"For her savage kisses ... he plundered the last forgotten corner of the earth !"
Plot Summary
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!
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Keywords to include
ActionAdventureRomanceBudd BoetticherJeff ChandlerMarilyn Maxwell1953
Director
Budd Boetticher
Top Cast
Jeff ChandlerMarilyn MaxwellAnthony QuinnSuzan BallJohn Sutton
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