Duke Mullane, manager of a Malayan tin mine, goes to a little-known island to open a new mine in the jungle. Initially, the natives there are friendly, especially dancer Minyora...who proves to be affianced to local ruler King Kiang. Alas, a series of unfortunate incidents changes Kiang's attitude to hostility, and Duke is stranded with his crew, Minyora, and his old flame Lory...who's now engaged to his boss!
Unfortunately the movie East of Sumatra is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Budd Boetticher | Director |
| Production | Albert J. Cohen | Producer |
| Writing | Frank Gill Jr. | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jack Natteford | Adaptation |
| Writing | Louis L'Amour | Story |
| Writing | Jack Natteford | Story |
| Camera | Clifford Stine | Director of Photography |
| Art | Bernard Herzbrun | Art Direction |
| Art | Robert Boyle | Art Direction |
| Art | Russell A. Gausman | Set Decoration |
| Art | Joseph Kish | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Leslie I. Carey | Sound |
| Sound | Glenn E. Anderson | Sound |
| Sound | Joseph Gershenson | Music Director |
| Editing | Virgil W. Vogel | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Thomas | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joan St. Oegger | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bud Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Tom Shaw | Assistant Director |