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Strange Cargo (1940) | Criteria

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Strange Cargo

English • 1940 • 1h 53m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Romance Adventure

Synopsis

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

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Additions: October 2020
Position 98
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Starring Joan Crawford
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorFrank Borzage

WriterLawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels, George Oppenheimer

CinematographerRobert H. Planck

ComposerFranz Waxman

EditorRobert Kern

ProducerJoseph L. Mankiewicz, Frank Borzage

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Julie

Clark Gableas André Verne

Ian Hunteras Cambreau

Peter Lorreas M'sieu Pig

Paul Lukasas Hessler

Albert Dekkeras Moll

J. Edward Brombergas Flaubert

Eduardo Ciannellias Telez

John Arledgeas Dufond

Frederick Worlockas Grideau, the Prison Head

Bernard Nedellas Marfeu

Victor Varconias Fisherman

Jack Adairas Guard (uncredited)

Richard Alexanderas Guard (uncredited)

Stanley Andrewsas Constable (uncredited)

Betty Compsonas Suzanne (uncredited)

Gene Cooganas Convict (uncredited)

Harry Cordingas Guard (uncredited)

Richard Crameras Guard (uncredited)

Art Dupuisas Orderly (uncredited)