Movie

Desperate Cargo

“DEATH STRIKES...a mile above the Caribbean...as air piracy terrorizes the new Spanish Main!”

★ 4.0(4)19411h 7m

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Good to know

Director: William Beaudine
Release date: 1941-07-04
Runtime: 1h 7m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PRC

About Desperate Cargo

Desperate Cargo is a 1941 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by William Beaudine, starring Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes and Jack Mulhall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperate Cargo in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ralph Byrd

Tony Bronson

Carol Hughes

Peggy Morton

Jack Mulhall

Jim Halsey

Julie Duncan

Ann Howard

I. Stanford Jolley

Carter

Kenneth Harlan

Capt. Hank MacFarland

Richard Clarke

Ryan - Henchman

Johnstone White

Madden - Valet / Henchman

Paul Bryar

Desser - Henchman

Thornton Edwards

Manuelo

Don Forrest

Navigator Williams

Loretta Russell

Mrs. Pettingill

Themes & keywords

safeshowgirlcaribbean sea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Desperate Cargo in Germany?+

Desperate Cargo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Desperate Cargo on Netflix?+

Desperate Cargo is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Desperate Cargo?+

Desperate Cargo has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

Who stars in Desperate Cargo?+

Desperate Cargo stars Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall, Julie Duncan and I. Stanford Jolley.

When did Desperate Cargo come out?+

Desperate Cargo is a 1941 movie directed by William Beaudine.

What genre is Desperate Cargo?+

Desperate Cargo is Crime, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Desperate Cargo?+

Desperate Cargo was directed by William Beaudine.