Singapore (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1947, Singapore is a crime, adventure and romance film directed by John Brahm, running about 79 minutes. “She was back with him... as a stranger” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the war, Matt Gordon returns to Singapore to retrieve a fortune in smuggled pearls. Arrived, he reminisces in flashback about his prewar fiancée, alluring Linda, and her disappearance during the Japanese attack. But now Linda resurfaces...with amnesia and married to rich planter Van Leyden. Meanwhile, sinister fence Mauribus schemes to get Matt's pearls.
Who’s in it. Singapore stars Fred MacMurray as Matt Gordon, Ava Gardner as Linda, Roland Culver as Michael Van Leyden and Richard Haydn as Deputy Hewitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Singapore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Singapore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Singapore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Singapore (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Singapore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Singapore worth watching?
- Singapore holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Singapore?
- Singapore stars Fred MacMurray, Ava Gardner, Roland Culver, Richard Haydn and Spring Byington.
- When was Singapore released?
- Singapore was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.