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title: "The Planter's Wife"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-planter-s-wife-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 176089
imdb_id: "tt0045005"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Planter's Wife (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Planter's Wife.
Year: 1952.
Release Date (US): 12/04/1952.
Genre: Adventure and Drama / British war drama.
Director: Ken Annakin.
Cast: Claudette Colbert, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel.
Setting: Malayan Emergency.
Protagonist: Jim Frazer (rubber planter).
Plot: 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. The film focuses on Jim Frazer and his neighbours fending off a campaign of sustained attacks by Communist insurgents.
Runtime: 1h 28m.
Draft 1: The Planter's Wife is a 1952 British war drama film directed by Ken Annakin. Starring

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Annakin
- **Networks / Studios**: Pinnacle Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Claudette Colbert** as *Liz Frazer*
- **Jack Hawkins** as *Jim Frazer*
- **Anthony Steel** as *Hugh Dobson*
- **Jeremy Spenser** as *Mat Frazer*
- **Bill Travers** as *Planter (uncredited)*
- **Ram Gopal** as *Nair*
- **Tom Macaulay** as *Jack Bushell*
- **Andy Ho** as *Wan Li*
- **Yah Ming** as *Ah Siong*
- **Alfie Bass** as *Soldier*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Planter's Wife online?
The Planter's Wife is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Planter's Wife worth watching?
The Planter's Wife holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Planter's Wife and when was it released?
The Planter's Wife is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1952. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Planter's Wife?
The Planter's Wife was directed by Ken Annakin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Planter's Wife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/176089)
- [The Planter's Wife (1952 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Planter%27s_Wife_(1952_film))
- [The Planter's Wife (1952) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/176089-the-planter-s-wife)
- [The Planter's Wife (1952 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Planter%27s_Wife_(1952_film))

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