White Cargo
1942, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
"I am TONDELAYO"
In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Hedy LamarrTondelayo
- Walter PidgeonMr. Harry Witzel
- Frank MorganThe Doctor
- Richard CarlsonMr. Langford
- Reginald OwenSkipper of the Congo Queen
- Henry O'NeillThe Reverend Dr. Roberts
- Bramwell FletcherWilbur Ashley
- Clyde CookTed, First Mate of the Congo Queen
- Leigh WhipperJim Fish
- Oscar PolkUmeela
- Darby JonesDarby
- Richard AinleyMr. Worthing
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leon Gordon
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White Cargo runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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White Cargo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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White Cargo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1942. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Cargo?
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Who directed White Cargo?
White Cargo (1942) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Hedy Lamarr, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Morgan.