Strange Cargo(1940)
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Strange Cargo Synopsis
Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.
Strange Cargo (1940) is a drama, romance and adventure film directed by Frank Borzage, released on March 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter and Peter Lorre. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Borzage
- Writers:
- Lawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels, George Oppenheimer
- Producers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Frank Borzage
- Cinematographer:
- Robert H. Planck
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Strange Cargo (1940) Trailer
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Strange Cargo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Crawford
as Julie
Clark Gable
as André Verne
Ian Hunter
as Cambreau
Peter Lorre
as M'sieu Pig
Paul Lukas
as Hessler
Albert Dekker
as Moll
J. Edward Bromberg
as Flaubert
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Telez
John Arledge
as Dufond
Frederick Worlock
as Grideau, the Prison Head
Bernard Nedell
as Marfeu
Victor Varconi
as Fisherman
Key crew
Directed by Frank Borzage, written by Lawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels and George Oppenheimer, produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Frank Borzage.
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Strange Cargo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings.
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Strange Cargo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strange Cargo online?
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Strange Cargo (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Strange Cargo?
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The main cast of Strange Cargo (1940) includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre and Paul Lukas. The film was directed by Frank Borzage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strange Cargo released?
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Strange Cargo was released on March 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Strange Cargo worth watching?
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Strange Cargo (1940) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strange Cargo?
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Yes. The official Strange Cargo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.