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Contraband

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Contraband
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1hr 32min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1940
Director:
Michael Powell
Distributor:
Kino
Starring:
Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie  ...more
Synopsis: The Danish freighter Helvig approaches English waters in early 1940 and, in keeping with the needs of British security, it is boarded by customs and naval officials in search of contraband cargo. Her skipper, Captain Anderson (Conrad Veidt), is compelled to ascede to British demands, but dreads the delay, pointing out that the medical supplies in his cargo are vital. Anderssen is a dedicated seaman, all business, even where Mrs. Sorenson (Valerie Hobson), a headstrong passenger, is concerned. Then, ... Full Synopsis
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Bruce Eder, AMG Review
In 1938, Michael Powell completed a movie for Alexander Korda's London Films entitled The Spy In Black, a World War I espionage thriller with a screenplay by Emeric Pressburger, starring Conrad Veidt and Valerie Hobson. For reasons best known to himself, Korda held the film back from release for almost a year, and then issued it as the war broke out between England and Germany -- although it was set ... Full Review
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Conrad Veidt
Capt. Anderson
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Sorenson
Hay Petrie
Axel Skold/Erik Skold
Joss Ambler
Lieutenant Commander Ashton RNR
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