Illegal Traffic
“BEAUTY...enough to send a man to his doom, willingly!”
Synopsis
G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend, whom he once barnstormed in an air circus, Martin joins the gang as a pilot. He becomes interested in Carol Butler, a beautiful girl involved with the gang through the activities of her ne'er-do-well father.
Top Cast
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J. Carrol Naish
Lewis Zomar
Mary Carlisle
Carol Butler
Robert Preston
Charles Bent Martin
Judith Barrett
Marie Arden
Pierre Watkin
Jigger
Buster Crabbe
Steve
George McKay
Frank 'Old Man' Butler
Richard Denning
Silk Patterson
Phil Warren
Dittmar (as Phillip Warren)
Sheila Darcy
Mathilde
Dolores Casey
Mamie
Dennis Morgan
Cagey Miller
John Hart
Davis
Regis Toomey
Windy
William B. Davidson
Dalton
Joseph Crehan
Chief Daley
Monte Blue
Captain Moran
Archie Twitchell
Duke
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Yost, Lewis R. Foster, Stuart Anthony
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- Illegal Traffic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Robert Yost, Lewis R. Foster, Stuart Anthony
John Leipold, Leo Shuken
Henry Sharp
Harvey Johnston
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Robert Yost
Writer
Lewis R. Foster
Writer
Stuart Anthony
Writer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Harvey Johnston
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illegal Traffic
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What is Illegal Traffic about?
G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend, whom he once barnstormed in an air circus, Martin joins the gang as a pilot. He becomes interested in Carol Butler, a beautiful girl involved with the gang through the activities of her ne'er-do-well father.
Who directed Illegal Traffic?
Illegal Traffic was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Illegal Traffic?
The principal cast of Illegal Traffic includes J. Carrol Naish, Mary Carlisle, Robert Preston, Judith Barrett, Pierre Watkin.
When was Illegal Traffic released and how long is it?
Illegal Traffic was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Illegal Traffic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illegal Traffic was composed by John Leipold, Leo Shuken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Illegal Traffic?
Illegal Traffic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).