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Strange Cargo

1940·Movie·NR·113 min·★ 7.0(56)

“M-G-M's Mighty Thrill-Romance for 1940 !”

Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.

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Where to watch Strange Cargo in India

Can I watch Strange Cargo in India? Strange Cargo isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Where is Strange Cargo streaming around the world?

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About Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo is a 1940 English-language drama, romance and adventure film directed by Frank Borzage. The cast is led by Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Strange Cargo was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1940, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Frank Borzage
Writers
Lawrence Hazard, George Oppenheimer, Lesser Samuels
Release date
March 1, 1940
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Strange Cargo cast & crew

Strange Cargo was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Lawrence Hazard, George Oppenheimer, and Lesser Samuels.

The cast features Joan Crawford as Julie, Clark Gable as André Verne, Ian Hunter as Cambreau, Peter Lorre as M'sieu Pig, Paul Lukas as Hessler, and Albert Dekker as Moll.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Robert H. Planck, and it was produced by Frank Borzage and Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

Is Strange Cargo worth watching?

Strange Cargo holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and adventure, Strange Cargo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Cast of Strange Cargo

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Julie

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

André Verne

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Cambreau

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

M'sieu Pig

Paul Lukas

Paul Lukas

Hessler

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

Moll

J. Edward Bromberg

J. Edward Bromberg

Flaubert

Eduardo Ciannelli

Eduardo Ciannelli

Telez

John Arledge

John Arledge

Dufond

Frederick Worlock

Frederick Worlock

Grideau, the Prison Head

Bernard Nedell

Bernard Nedell

Marfeu

Victor Varconi

Victor Varconi

Fisherman

Strange Cargo — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Strange Cargo in India?

Strange Cargo is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch Strange Cargo in the US?

Strange Cargo isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Strange Cargo in?

Strange Cargo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Strange Cargo?

Strange Cargo runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).

▸What is Strange Cargo rated?

Strange Cargo is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 56 ratings.

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