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Malta Story

  • 19531953
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  • 1h 37m
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6.5/10
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Malta Story (1953)
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  • War
1942 and the island of Malta is battling for survival. The threat of invasion by Axis forces is increasing as air raids wear down its defence. Entering this maelstrom is Flight Lieutenant Pe... Read all1942 and the island of Malta is battling for survival. The threat of invasion by Axis forces is increasing as air raids wear down its defence. Entering this maelstrom is Flight Lieutenant Peter Ross, an RAF photo-reconnaissance pilot.1942 and the island of Malta is battling for survival. The threat of invasion by Axis forces is increasing as air raids wear down its defence. Entering this maelstrom is Flight Lieutenant Peter Ross, an RAF photo-reconnaissance pilot.
IMDb RATING
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1.8K
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  • Director
    • Brian Desmond Hurst
  • Writers
    • Thorold Dickinson(idea)
    • Peter De Sarigny(idea)
    • Hugh P. Lloyd(author of "Briefed to Attack")
  • Stars
    • Alec Guinness
    • Jack Hawkins
    • Anthony Steel
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  • Director
    • Brian Desmond Hurst
  • Writers
    • Thorold Dickinson(idea)
    • Peter De Sarigny(idea)
    • Hugh P. Lloyd(author of "Briefed to Attack")
  • Stars
    • Alec Guinness
    • Jack Hawkins
    • Anthony Steel
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    • 30User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Malta Story (1953)
    Malta Story (1953)
    Alec Guinness, Hugh Burden, Muriel Pavlow, and Flora Robson in Malta Story (1953)
    Alec Guinness in Malta Story (1953)
    Malta Story (1953)
    Alec Guinness and Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)
    Renée Asherson and Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)
    Alec Guinness and Muriel Pavlow in Malta Story (1953)
    Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)
    Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, and Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)
    Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)
    Jack Hawkins, Muriel Pavlow, and Anthony Steel in Malta Story (1953)

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    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Flight Lt. Peter Rossas Flight Lt. Peter Ross
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Air Commodore Frankas Air Commodore Frank
    Anthony Steel
    Anthony Steel
    • Wing Commander Bartlettas Wing Commander Bartlett
    Muriel Pavlow
    Muriel Pavlow
    • Maria Gonzaras Maria Gonzar
    Renée Asherson
    Renée Asherson
    • Joan Riversas Joan Rivers
    • (as Renee Asherson)
    Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden
    • Major Edenas Major Eden
    Nigel Stock
    Nigel Stock
    • Giuseppe Gonzar aka Ricardias Giuseppe Gonzar aka Ricardi
    Reginald Tate
    Reginald Tate
    • Vice Admiral Payneas Vice Admiral Payne
    Ralph Truman
    Ralph Truman
    • Vice Admiral Willie Banksas Vice Admiral Willie Banks
    Flora Robson
    Flora Robson
    • Melita Gonzar - Maria's Mumas Melita Gonzar - Maria's Mum
    Manuel Bugeja
    • Maltese man riding horse and carriageas Maltese man riding horse and carriage
    • (voice)
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • Group Captain - Operationsas Group Captain - Operations
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Armstrong
    • Hudson Passengeras Hudson Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Derek Aylward
    • Naval Cypher Officeas Naval Cypher Office
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Barkworth
    Peter Barkworth
    • Cypher Clerkas Cypher Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Ivor Barnard
    Ivor Barnard
    • Old Man in Food Queueas Old Man in Food Queue
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Bull
    Peter Bull
    • Flying Officeras Flying Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Burge
    • Paolo Gonzar - Maria's Brotheras Paolo Gonzar - Maria's Brother
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brian Desmond Hurst
    • Writers
      • Thorold Dickinson(idea)
      • Peter De Sarigny(idea)
      • Hugh P. Lloyd(author of "Briefed to Attack")
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    • Trivia
      Benito Mussolini's decision not to invade Malta in June 1940 has been called the worst Axis mistake of World War II. Italian generals overestimated Malta's defenses. If the Italians had invaded the colony in late June 1940 it would have been impossible for the Royal Navy to resupply the garrison.
    • Goofs
      The continuity "goof" above is wrong. There are two arrivals of Spitfires. The one at 30 minutes is the one referred to, but they aren't allocated numbers. The allocation of numbers takes place on the second arrival of 60 Spitfires at about 60 minutes and all are allocated numbers with ground crew holding boards with the numbers on.
    • Quotes

      Flight Lt. Peter Ross: Hello.

      Maria Gonzar: Hello.

      Flight Lt. Peter Ross: So... you weren't killed.

      Maria Gonzar: No... I hardly ever am.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: MALTA 1942
    • Connections
      Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: Malta Story (1959)

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    5/10
    Ultra significant war movie
    It is a gripping story that is told about the efforts made to make use of that stationary aircraft carrier in the middle of the Mediterranean. It is also poignant that Alec Guinness should play the part of a reconnaissance pilot because it is just this ruse that the British used to pretend that they hadn't broken the Italian and German ciphers thus enabling them to sink all the Gerry troop ships and always be just in time everywhere. A lame performance by the cast is diverted by the backdrop of a desperate situation on a tiny island that has been invaded by every great power since anyone can remember. If Ultra hadn't done it stuff these people would have been run over even though the Axis forces would have lost the war in the long run.
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    • Mar 11, 2007

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Malta Story
    • Filming locations
      • Malta
    • Production company
      • British Film-Makers
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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