Strange Cargo
“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 is Strange Cargo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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 United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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, Lesser Samuels, George Oppenheimer
- Release date
- March 1, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strange Cargo cast & crew
Strange Cargo was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Lawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels, and George Oppenheimer.
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 Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Frank Borzage.
Is Strange Cargo worth watching?
Strange Cargo holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 55 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
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Cast of Strange Cargo
Joan Crawford
Julie
Clark Gable
André Verne
Ian Hunter
Cambreau
Peter Lorre
M'sieu Pig
Paul Lukas
Hessler
Albert Dekker
Moll
J. Edward Bromberg
Flaubert
Eduardo Ciannelli
Telez
John Arledge
Dufond
Frederick Worlock
Grideau, the Prison Head
Bernard Nedell
Marfeu
Victor Varconi
Fisherman
Strange Cargo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Strange Cargo in United States?
Strange Cargo is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 55 ratings.
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