Dangerous Cargo 1954
“A MILLION POUNDS IN GOLD WAS A...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 61 minutes
- Director
- John Harlow
- Network
- A.C.T. Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is Dangerous Cargo?
Released in Great Britain on May 1, 1954, the crime and drama film Dangerous Cargo is directed by John Harlow with a runtime of one hour and one minute. The narrative is inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 61 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 1954
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- A.C.T. Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~61 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- A.C.T. Films
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Released in Great Britain on May 1, 1954, the crime and drama film Dangerous Cargo is directed by John Harlow with a runtime of one hour and one minute. The narrative is inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952. In the film, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so that he and his gang can carry out a theft. The production features a cast that includes Jack Watling as Tom Matthews, Susan Stephen as Jananie Matthews, Karel Stepanek as Pliny, Richard Pearson as Noel, Terence Alexander as Harry, and John Le Mesurier as Luigi. The screenplay credits list Stanley Haynes as writer and Percy Hoskins for the story. The film falls into the genres of crime and drama, and focuses on the planning and execution of the gold shipment robbery following the deception of the old friend.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Dangerous Cargo worth watching?
Dangerous Cargo holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Dangerous Cargo and when was it released?
Dangerous Cargo is a feature film with a runtime of 61 minutes. It was released in 1954. Release status: Released.
Who directed Dangerous Cargo?
Dangerous Cargo was directed by John Harlow.
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