The Malta Story (1953)
Director:
Brian Desmond Hurst
Writers:
Thorold Dickinson (idea), Peter De Sarigny (idea) (as Peter de Sarigny), Hugh P. Lloyd, William Fairchild, Nigel Balchin
Stars:
Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Muriel Pavlow, Renee Asherson, Hugh Burden
The Malta Story stars Alec Guinness as WW II camera reconnaissance pilot Peter Ross. Crash-landing in Malta, Ross presents his photographs to the resident air officer (Jack Hawkins). The photos reveal that the Italians are planning a major invasion of the island. Low on fuel and men, the officer is all but helpless as the Italians mount their attack. Only the last-minute arrival reinforcements and supplies prevent Malta from falling into the hands of the enemies--but the story doesn't end there. Filmed on location, The Malta Story boasts some exceptional aerial photography, not to mention excellent performances from Guiness, Hawkins, Anthony Steele, Muriel Pavlow, Flora Robson and the rest of the stellar cast.