Desperate Cargo(1941)
DEATH STRIKES...a mile above the Caribbean...as air piracy terrorizes the new Spanish Main!
Desperate Cargo Synopsis
When two showgirls decide to leave South America and head for home, they sweet talk the purser of a clipper ship into giving them berths. In the course of the voyage, a band of thieves attempts to take over the ship and make off with its cash cargo. The heroic purser has other ideas and weighs in to save the day.
Desperate Cargo (1941) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by William Beaudine, released on July 4, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall and Julie Duncan. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- Eustace L. Adams, Morgan Cox, John T. Coyle
- Producers:
- John T. Coyle
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Greenhalgh
- Composer:
- R. Dale Butts
- Production:
- PRC
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Cargo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Byrd
as Tony Bronson
Carol Hughes
as Peggy Morton
Jack Mulhall
as Jim Halsey
Julie Duncan
as Ann Howard
I. Stanford Jolley
as Carter
Kenneth Harlan
as Capt. Hank MacFarland
Richard Clarke
as Ryan - Henchman
- Johnstone White
Johnstone White
as Madden - Valet / Henchman
Paul Bryar
as Desser - Henchman
- Thornton Edwards
Thornton Edwards
as Manuelo
- Don Forrest
Don Forrest
as Navigator Williams
Loretta Russell
as Mrs. Pettingill
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by Eustace L. Adams, Morgan Cox and John T. Coyle, produced by John T. Coyle.
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Desperate Cargo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Desperate Cargo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Cargo online?
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Desperate Cargo (1941) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desperate Cargo?
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The main cast of Desperate Cargo (1941) includes Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall, Julie Duncan and I. Stanford Jolley. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Cargo released?
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Desperate Cargo was released on July 4, 1941 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Desperate Cargo worth watching?
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Desperate Cargo (1941) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.