Dangerous Cargo
“A MILLION POUNDS IN GOLD WAS A...”
Synopsis
Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
Top Cast
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Susan Stephen
Janie Matthews
Jack Watling
Tom Matthews
Karl Stepanek
Pliny
Richard Pearson
Noel
Terence Alexander
Harry
John Le Mesurier
Luigi
Ballard Berkeley
Findley
Genine Graham
Diana
Trevor Reid
Watson
John Longden
Worthington
Arthur Rigby
Feathers
John H. Watson
Tomkins
Tom Bowman
Undercover Policeman (uncredited)
Tom Clegg
Thug (uncredited)
Pat Hagan
Dog-track Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Barry Johns
Airport Security Man (uncredited)
Jim Morris
Thug (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Undercover Policeman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Haynes
- Original Title
- Dangerous Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
Stanley Haynes, Percy Hoskins
Lionel Banes
Adam Dawson
Stanley Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Director
Stanley Haynes
Screenplay
Adam Dawson
Editor
Stanley Haynes
Producer
Lionel Banes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Cargo about?
Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
Who directed Dangerous Cargo?
Dangerous Cargo was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in Dangerous Cargo?
The principal cast of Dangerous Cargo includes Susan Stephen, Jack Watling, Karl Stepanek, Richard Pearson, Terence Alexander.
When was Dangerous Cargo released and how long is it?
Dangerous Cargo was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.