Malaga (1954): Cast & Plot
Malaga is a 1954 adventure drama directed by Richard Sale, starring Maureen O'Hara as Joanna Dana, Binnie Barnes and Macdonald Carey. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Richard Sale
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malaga About?
The premise of Malaga without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shot on location in the labyrinthine Casbah, the story follows a former OSS female operative dispatched to Tangier, Morocco, where she must go undercover to dismantle a sprawling international smuggling network. Amid the city’s shadowy markets, she battles betrayal and danger to bring the ring down.
Malaga Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- film noir in color
- undercover operation
- 1950s
- muslim
- bazaar
- cave
- american express
- american in foreign country
- doorman
- keys
- boat
- car
+18 more Show fewer
- crime syndicate
- tourist
- police
- bar
- rescue
- customs officer
- bullet proof vest
- tangier morocco
- one word title
- woman kills a man
- sword cane
- agent
- smuggler
- redheaded woman
- place name in title
- secret agent
- murder
- bath
Malaga Cast & Characters
Maureen O'Hara leads the cast as Joanna Dana, with Binnie Barnes as Frisco and Macdonald Carey as Van Logan. Directed by Richard Sale; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Sale
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Maureen O'Hara as Joanna Dana - Binnie Barnes as Frisco
- Macdonald Carey as Van Logan
- Ferdy Mayne as Mustapha
Also Starring in Malaga
· 14 more- James O'Hara Danny Boy
- Harry Lane Augie
- Antonio Casas Aziz
- Gérard Tichy Cronkhite
- Guy Middleton Soames Howard
- Leonard Sachs Paul Dupont
- Hugh McDermott Richard Farrell
- Bruce Beeby Potts
- Jacques Cey Monsieur Ducloir
- Mike Brendel Tiger
- Derek Sydney Signor Amato
- Eric Corrie Pebbles
- Dino Galvani Hotel Clerk
- James Lilburn
More from Richard Sale
More films directed by Richard Sale: Abandon Ship, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, The Girl Next Door and My Wife’s Best Friend.
Malaga Plot Summary
What happens in Malaga from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joanna Dane is sent to Tangiers to gather information on, and shut down, an international smuggling ring. Dane is adept at jiu jitsu, firearms, and wisecracks that she uses on anyone who tangles with her. Her beauty, stylish outfits, and skill with playing cards help her land a position as a croupier at Frisco’s, the smuggler’s hangout run by the hard-edged Frisco.
Dane soon finds herself under the scrutiny of the sleek, determined smuggler Van Logan, a man who uses her to reach Ali Baba’s, a parfumerie run by the suspicious Mustapha. As she navigates this dangerous underworld, she keeps her eyes on the bigger goal: closing the ring for good.
Full summary
The whole story of Malaga, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Malaga?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the resourceful agent Joanna Dane?
Cars in Malaga
14 cars on screen, including the 1951 Austin A40 Sports and the 1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I.
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1951 Austin A40 Sports Important role -
1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I Important role -
1953 Chrysler Custom Imperial Minor role -
1946 Chrysler Royal Minor role
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Movies Like Malaga
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Maroc 7, Flight to Tangier and Sol Madrid.
Malaga FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Malaga, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malaga?
Malaga runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Malaga released?
Malaga was released on June 24, 1954.
Who directed Malaga?
Malaga was directed by Richard Sale.
More films by Richard Sale Who is in the cast of Malaga?
Malaga stars Maureen O'Hara as Joanna Dana, Binnie Barnes as Frisco and Macdonald Carey as Van Logan, among 18 credited actors.
Does Malaga have a post-credit scene?
No. Malaga has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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