Phantom Raiders (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, Phantom Raiders is a comedy, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 70 minutes. “A new Nick Carter adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this second Carter mystery, a mysterious rash of cargo ships sinking in Panama leads insurers Llewellyns of London to hire vacationer Nick Carter and his eccentric associate Bartholomew to investigate. Nick recognizes influential nightclub owner Al Taurez as a shady operator, but getting the goods on him depends on slick diversions involving the heavyweight champ of the Pacific Tuna Fleet, a Panamanian bombshell armed with American slang, a young couple in love and a whole raft of crooks and cutthroats.
Who’s in it. Phantom Raiders stars Walter Pidgeon as Nick Carter, Donald Meek as Bartholomew, Joseph Schildkraut as Mr. Al Taurez and Florence Rice as Cora Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Phantom Raiders 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 Phantom Raiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom Raiders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom Raiders (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phantom Raiders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phantom Raiders worth watching?
- Phantom Raiders holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantom Raiders?
- Phantom Raiders stars Walter Pidgeon, Donald Meek, Joseph Schildkraut, Florence Rice and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Phantom Raiders released?
- Phantom Raiders was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.