Review of Strange Cargo (1940) by Chris V — 05 May 2008
A strange film for it's time, it's studio and it's stars.
A small group of convicts - including an unknown man who appeared in their midst before the attempt - escape from an island penal colony along with a fiery bar girl. The treacherous jungle and an escape by boat across to the mainland whittle their number down and the survivors confront their own destiny before a resolution.
The film's strange atmosphere leads to forceful but muted performances from Crawford and Gable - their love story also strangely on a low-light while Borzage concentrates on the mystical character - charismatically played by Ian Hunter - who unsettles the dynamic of the convicts.
This review of Strange Cargo (1940) was written by Chris V on 05 May 2008.
Strange Cargo has generally received positive reviews.
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