Hot Cargo
“TWO MEN - A GIRL...DANGEROUS ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
Two discharged service men go to the redwood country in northern California to visit the family of a buddy killed in the war. There, they find the family's trucking business is being threatened by a rival who will stop at nothing to ruin their business. They take up the fight against the crooks.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Mainwaring
- Original Title
- Hot Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Daniel Mainwaring
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Daniel Mainwaring
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Cargo
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What is Hot Cargo about?
Two discharged service men go to the redwood country in northern California to visit the family of a buddy killed in the war. There, they find the family's trucking business is being threatened by a rival who will stop at nothing to ruin their business. They take up the fight against the crooks.
Who directed Hot Cargo?
Hot Cargo was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Hot Cargo?
The principal cast of Hot Cargo includes William Gargan, Jean Rogers, Phillip Reed, Larry Young, Harry Cording.
When was Hot Cargo released and how long is it?
Hot Cargo was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Cargo?
Hot Cargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).