Contraband (1940)

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Written by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

Directed by Michael Powell

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1940

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

During World War II, a Danish merchant captain and his girlfriend, a beautiful agent, snare a gang of spies with the help of a group of waiters. This was Deborah Kerr's first feature film, but all her scenes ended up on the cutting-room floor.

When is Contraband next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Film4 Tomorrow, 11:00am and on Film4 December 6th, 11:00am. See more...

Cast

Conrad VeidtCapt. Andersen
Valerie HobsonMrs.Sorensen
Hay PetrieAxel Skold/Erik Skold
Joss AmblerLt. Cmdr. Ashton RNR
Raymond LovellVan Dyne
Esmond KnightMr.Pidgeon
Charles VictorHendrick
Phoebe KershawMiss Lang
Harold WarrenderLt. Cmdr. Ellis RN
John LongdenPassport Officer
Eric MaturinPassport Officer
Paddy BrowneSinger in 'Regency'
Henry WolstonFirst Danish Waiter
Julian VedeySecond Danish Waiter
Sydney MonctonThird Danish Waiter

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