Strange Cargo (1940) 6.9
Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure. Director:Frank Borzage |
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Strange Cargo (1940) 6.9
Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure. Director:Frank Borzage |
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| Joan Crawford | ... | ||
| Clark Gable | ... | ||
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Ian Hunter | ... | |
| Peter Lorre | ... |
M'sieu Pig
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| Paul Lukas | ... |
Hessler
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| Albert Dekker | ... |
Moll
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J. Edward Bromberg | ... |
Flaubert
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Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Telez
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John Arledge | ... |
Dufond
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Frederick Worlock | ... |
Grideau, the Prison Head
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Bernard Nedell | ... |
Marfeu
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Victor Varconi | ... |
Fisherman
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Verne wants nothing more than to escape from a penal colony located off the northern coast of South America. He tries to involve Julie, a saloon girl, in his plans but she turns him in to the authorities. On Verne's next try, he piggybacks on the escape of six other convicts and runs into Julie again in the process. One of the convicts is a spiritual figure who seems to know what will happen before anyone else. The group attempts to travel through the jungle, board a boat, and make it to the mainland. Written by JeanneArmintrout@juno.com
In disagreement with other viewers I found nothing UNEASY about this picture. The film, a great one, deals with a "Strange" character (Cambreau)who by his mannerisms and wisdom hint at his being God incarnate. The question then arises as to why God would come among a group of sinners, convicts and scum. The script is well-written and stimulates a great deal of feeling. The writer certainly was able to bring biblical principals to pass on the screen with well- employed similes. If one knows the bible at all, then they would know that Jesus Christ did exactly that and when he asked why he answered that it was the sick who needed a physician... NOT the well. All of the roles are well-acted. This picture is certainly in my top 20.