Contraband
1940, English. Directed by Michael Powell.
Stop that man and woman! His mission is deadlier than that of the enemy in the sky. Her beauty is a dangerous weapon of war!
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Conrad VeidtCapt. Andersen
- Valerie HobsonMrs. Sorensen
- Hay PetrieAxel Skold
- Joss AmblerLt. Cmdr. Ashton
- Raymond LovellVan Dyne
- Esmond KnightMr. Pidgeon
- Charles VictorHendrick
- Phoebe KershawMiss Lang
- Harold WarrenderLt. Cmdr. Ellis
- John LongdenPassport officer
- Eric MaturinPassport officer
- Dennis ArundellLieman
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1940
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $40K
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Contraband runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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What movies are like Contraband?
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Who directed Contraband?
Contraband (1940) was directed by Michael Powell and stars Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie.