The Malta Story


1h 43m 1953
The Malta Story

Brief Synopsis

An English flyer joins the squadron defending World War II Malta.

Film Details

Also Known As
Malta Story
Genre
Suspense/Mystery
Romance
War
Release Date
1953

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

All the danger, excitement and triumph of World War II explodes on the screen in this riveting portrayal of the battle for Malta and the courageous people who fought to keep it free. It's 1942 and a tenacious British defense force hangs on to Malta, a strategically placed dot in the Mediterranean that holds the key to both Allied and Axis supply lines. Alec Guinness stars as an RAF reconnaissance photographer who risks his life and his romance with a local girl to relay enemy movement to British headquarters. As Luftwaffe air raids increase and vital supplies are cut off, a besieged Malta prepares for invasion and a desperate British force mounts a last ditch effort to save their troops and their toehold.

Film Details

Also Known As
Malta Story
Genre
Suspense/Mystery
Romance
War
Release Date
1953

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m
Sound
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video February 27, 1996

Released in United States on Video February 27, 1996