Desperate Cargo (1941): reparto, argumento y streaming

1941 · Película · ★ 1

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Released in 1941, Desperate Cargo is a drama, crimen and romance film directed by William Beaudine, running about 67 minutes. “DEATH STRIKES...a mile above the Caribbean...as air piracy terrorizes the new Spanish Main!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cuando dos coristas deciden abandonar Sudamérica y regresar a casa, convencen con sus halagos al sobrecargo de un velero para que les conceda una litera. Durante el viaje, una banda de ladrones intenta tomar el control del barco y huir con el dinero que transporta. El heroico sobrecargo tiene otros planes y entra en acción para salvar la situación.

Who’s in it. Desperate Cargo stars Ralph Byrd as Tony Bronson, Carol Hughes as Peggy Morton, Jack Mulhall as Jim Halsey and Julie Duncan as Ann Howard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Desperate Cargo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Cargo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Cargo tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Desperate Cargo (1941)?
In Estados Unidos, Desperate Cargo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Desperate Cargo worth watching?
Desperate Cargo holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crimen and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Desperate Cargo?
Desperate Cargo stars Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall, Julie Duncan and I. Stanford Jolley.
When was Desperate Cargo released?
Desperate Cargo was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.