Malta Story(1953)
Malta Story Synopsis
Malta, 1942, during World War II. While the German air force is relentlessly bombing the island, a British pilot falls in love with a young Maltese girl.
Malta Story (1953) is a drama, war and history film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, released on June 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Muriel Pavlow and Anthony Steel. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Writers:
- Nigel Balchin, William Fairchild, William Fairchild
- Producers:
- Peter De Sarigny
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Krasker
- Composer:
- William Alwyn
- Production:
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation, British Film-Makers
- Status:
- Released
Malta Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as Flight Lt. Peter Ross
Jack Hawkins
as Air CO Frank
Muriel Pavlow
as Maria Gonzar
Anthony Steel
as John Bartlett
Renée Asherson
as Joan Rivers
Flora Robson
as Melita Gonzar
Hugh Burden
as Eden
Nigel Stock
as Giuseppe Gonzar
Stuart Burge
as Paolo Gonzar
Rosalie Crutchley
as Carmella Gonzar
Reginald Tate
as Vice Adm. Payne
Ralph Truman
as Vice Adm Willie Banks
Key crew
Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, written by Nigel Balchin, William Fairchild and William Fairchild, produced by Peter De Sarigny.
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Malta Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 24 ratings.
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Malta Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Malta Story online?
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Malta Story (1953) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Malta Story?
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The main cast of Malta Story (1953) includes Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Muriel Pavlow, Anthony Steel and Renée Asherson. The film was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Malta Story released?
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Malta Story was released on June 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Malta Story worth watching?
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Malta Story (1953) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.