Contraband
“Stop that man and woman! His mission is deadlier than that of the enemy in the sky. Her beauty is a dangerous weapon of war!”
Synopsis
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
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Contraband (1940) - Full Film
Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-29
Top Cast
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Conrad Veidt
Capt. Andersen
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Sorensen
Hay Petrie
Axel Skold
Joss Ambler
Lt. Cmdr. Ashton
Raymond Lovell
Van Dyne
Esmond Knight
Mr. Pidgeon
Charles Victor
Hendrick
Phoebe Kershaw
Miss Lang
Harold Warrender
Lt. Cmdr. Ellis
John Longden
Passport officer
Eric Maturin
Passport officer
Dennis Arundell
Lieman
Molly Hamley-Clifford
Baroness Hekla
Eric Berry
Mr. Abo
Paddy Browne
Singer in 'Regency'
Henry Wolston
First Danish Waiter
Julian Vedey
Second Danish Waiter
Sydney Moncton
Third Danish Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell, John Greenwood, Muir Mathieson
- Original Title
- Contraband
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $40K
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Brock Williams, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Richard Addinsell, John Greenwood, Muir Mathieson
Freddie Young
John Seabourne Sr.
John Corfield
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
John Corfield
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Alfred Junge
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Contraband
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Contraband about?
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in Contraband?
The principal cast of Contraband includes Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie, Joss Ambler, Raymond Lovell.
When was Contraband released and how long is it?
Contraband was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Contraband?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Contraband was composed by Richard Addinsell, John Greenwood, Muir Mathieson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Contraband?
Contraband holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).