The Planter's Wife
“Where Civilization Ends... and Adventure Begins!”
Synopsis
The wife of a rubber plantation owner must put her marriage problems on hold when her family is forced to defend themselves during a native uprising.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Liz Frazer
Jack Hawkins
Jim Frazer
Anthony Steel
Hugh Dobson
Jeremy Spenser
Mat Frazer
Bill Travers
Planter (uncredited)
Ram Gopal
Nair
Tom Macaulay
Jack Bushell
Andy Ho
Wan Li
Yah Ming
Ah Siong
Alfie Bass
Soldier
Bryan Coleman
Capt. Dell
Helen Goss
Eleanor Bushell
Victor Maddern
Radio Operator
John Martin
Harry Saunders
Myrette Morven
Mildred Saunders
Don Sharp
Lt. Summers
John Stamp
Len Carter
John A. Tinn
Malay special guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Elmes, Peter Proud
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- The Planter's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Pinnacle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Guy Elmes, Peter Proud, S.C. George
Allan Gray
Geoffrey Unsworth
Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Guy Elmes
Screenplay
Peter Proud
Screenplay
Alfred Roome
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Doris Lee
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Planter's Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Planter's Wife about?
The wife of a rubber plantation owner must put her marriage problems on hold when her family is forced to defend themselves during a native uprising.
Who directed The Planter's Wife?
The Planter's Wife was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Planter's Wife?
The principal cast of The Planter's Wife includes Claudette Colbert, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Jeremy Spenser, Bill Travers.
When was The Planter's Wife released and how long is it?
The Planter's Wife was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Planter's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Planter's Wife was composed by Allan Gray.
Is The Planter's Wife based on a book or true story?
The Planter's Wife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.C. George".