Illegal Traffic (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Illegal Traffic is an action, drama and crime film directed by Louis King, running about 67 minutes. “BEAUTY...enough to send a man to his doom, willingly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend, whom he once barnstormed in an air circus, Martin joins the gang as a pilot. He becomes interested in Carol Butler, a beautiful girl involved with the gang through the activities of her ne'er-do-well father.
Who’s in it. Illegal Traffic stars J. Carrol Naish as Lewis Zomar, Mary Carlisle as Carol Butler, Robert Preston as Charles Bent Martin and Judith Barrett as Marie Arden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Illegal Traffic 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 Illegal Traffic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illegal Traffic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illegal Traffic (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Illegal Traffic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Illegal Traffic worth watching?
- Illegal Traffic holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illegal Traffic?
- Illegal Traffic stars J. Carrol Naish, Mary Carlisle, Robert Preston, Judith Barrett and Pierre Watkin.
- When was Illegal Traffic released?
- Illegal Traffic was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.