Sealed Cargo (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, Sealed Cargo is a drama and war film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 90 minutes. “Cargo that blasts the sea wide open!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Newfoundland fishingboat comes to the aid of a wrecked Danish sailing ship and tows it to a small village, but eventually the captain of the fishingboat realises that it's a U-boat supply ship in disguise, loaded with torpedoes. So, together with his crew and a group of villagers he sets about a plan to blow the ship as well as any U-boats that approach it. Based on the novel "The Gaunt Woman" by Edmund Gilligan.
Who’s in it. Sealed Cargo stars Dana Andrews as Pat Bannon, Carla Balenda as Margaret McLean, Claude Rains as Capt. Henrik Skalder and Philip Dorn as Konrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Sealed Cargo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sealed Cargo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sealed Cargo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sealed Cargo (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sealed Cargo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sealed Cargo worth watching?
- Sealed Cargo holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sealed Cargo?
- Sealed Cargo stars Dana Andrews, Carla Balenda, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn and Onslow Stevens.
- When was Sealed Cargo released?
- Sealed Cargo was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.