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A Town Like Alice

NR19561h 57mJack Lee
IMDb 7.2

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"A tale of survival."

In 1941 Malaysia, the advancing Japanese army captures a lot of British territory very quickly. The men are sent off to labor camps, but they have no plan on what to do with the women and children of the British.

WarDramaRomance
AustraliaBased On Novel Or BookWorld War IiPrisoner Of WarJapanese OccupationBlack And WhiteMalaya1940sKuala Lumpur MalaysiaAlice Springs

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Town Like Alice (1956) about?

In 1941 Malaysia, the advancing Japanese army captures a lot of British territory very quickly. The men are sent off to labor camps, but they have no plan on what to do with the women and children of the British.

Who stars in A Town Like Alice?

A Town Like Alice stars Virginia McKenna (Jean Paget), Peter Finch (Joe Harman), Tran Van Khe (Captain Sugaya), Jean Anderson (Miss Horsefall), Marie Lohr (Mrs. Dudley Frost). The film was directed by Jack Lee.

How long is A Town Like Alice?

A Town Like Alice has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is A Town Like Alice worth watching?

A Town Like Alice holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of War, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch A Town Like Alice?

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