Desperate Cargo (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1941, Desperate Cargo is a drama, crime 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. When two showgirls decide to leave South America and head for home, they sweet talk the purser of a clipper ship into giving them berths. In the course of the voyage, a band of thieves attempts to take over the ship and make off with its cash cargo. The heroic purser has other ideas and weighs in to save the day.
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 US 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Cargo (1941)?
- In US, 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, crime 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.