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Strange Cargo (1940)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-28
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Julie
Clark Gable
André Verne
Ian Hunter
Cambreau
Peter Lorre
M'sieu Pig
Paul Lukas
Hessler
Albert Dekker
Moll
J. Edward Bromberg
Flaubert
Eduardo Ciannelli
Telez
John Arledge
Dufond
Frederick Worlock
Grideau, the Prison Head
Bernard Nedell
Marfeu
Victor Varconi
Fisherman
Jack Adair
Guard (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Guard (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Constable (uncredited)
Betty Compson
Suzanne (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Convict (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Hazard
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Strange Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Lawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels, George Oppenheimer, Anita Loos, Richard Sale
Franz Waxman
Robert H. Planck
Robert Kern
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Frank Borzage
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Lawrence Hazard
Screenplay
Adrian
Costume Design
Lesser Samuels
Writer
George Oppenheimer
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Frank Borzage
Producer
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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 Strange Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Cargo about?
Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.
Who directed Strange Cargo?
Strange Cargo was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Strange Cargo?
The principal cast of Strange Cargo includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre, Paul Lukas.
When was Strange Cargo released and how long is it?
Strange Cargo was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Cargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Cargo was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Strange Cargo based on a book or true story?
Strange Cargo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Sale".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Cargo?
Strange Cargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).