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A Town Like Alice

A Town Like Alice

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Town Like Alice
  • Genres: War, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1956-03-01
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (32 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Rank Organisation, Vic Films Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4052
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

as Jean Paget

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

as Joe Harman

Tran Van Khe

Tran Van Khe

as Captain Sugaya

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

as Miss Horsefall

Marie Lohr

Marie Lohr

as Mrs. Dudley Frost

Maureen Swanson

Maureen Swanson

as Ellen

Renée Houston

Renée Houston

as Ebbey

Nora Nicholson

Nora Nicholson

as Mrs. Frith

Eileen Moore

Eileen Moore

as Mrs. Holland

John Fabian

John Fabian

as Mr. Holland

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Trailers & Clips

A Town Like Alice (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Keywords

australiabased on novel or bookworld war iiprisoner of warjapanese occupationmalaya1940skuala lumpur malaysiaalice springs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Town Like Alice?

A Town Like Alice is a War, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1956-03-01.

Who are the main actors in A Town Like Alice?

The main cast includes Virginia McKenna, Peter Finch, Tran Van Khe, Jean Anderson, Marie Lohr, .

Where can I watch A Town Like Alice online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Town Like Alice is available.

Is A Town Like Alice based on a true story?

A tale of survival.

What is the IMDb rating of A Town Like Alice?

A Town Like Alice has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 32 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Town Like Alice?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Town Like Alice?

The soundtrack was composed by The Rank Organisation, Vic Films Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Town Like Alice filmed?

A Town Like Alice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Town Like Alice?

The total runtime of A Town Like Alice is 117 minutes.

Is A Town Like Alice suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Town Like Alice?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Town Like Alice.

Does A Town Like Alice have a post-credit scene?

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