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The Malta Story   1953     2 and a half stars    N/R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure
Director: Brian Desmond  
Cast: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Muriel Pavlow, Flora Robson, Ralph Truman, Peter Bull, Nigel Stock, Renee Asherson, Hugh Burden, Reginald Tate, Rosalie Crutchley, Thomas Heathcote, Maurice Denham, Noel Willman

  During World War II, a member of the Royal Air Force, British Lieutenant Pete Ross (Alec Guinness), performs camera reconnaissance missions and hands over evidence to his senior officer (Jack Hawkins) that Italy is planning a major invasion of Malta. Now, Ross finds himself stranded on Malta. Although low on supplies, Ross is determined to defend the island fortress against the Italian army's attack and practices survival techniques. Meanwhile, he has a romance with a Maltese girl, Maria (Muriel Pavlow), but fate steps in as Ross carries out his duties that lead to the ultimate sacrifice.



Cast
Alec Guinness Flight Lt. Peter Ross
Jack Hawkins Air CO Frank
Anthony Steel Wing Commander Bartlett
Muriel Pavlow Maria Gonzar
Flora Robson Melita Gonzar
Ralph Truman Vice Admiral Willie Banks
Peter Bull Flying Officer
Nigel Stock Giuseppe Gonzar
Renee Asherson Joan Rivers
Hugh Burden Eden
Reginald Tate Vice Admiral Payne
Rosalie Crutchley Carmella Gonzar
Thomas Heathcote Soldier
Maurice Denham British Officer
Noel Willman Nobley

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