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Forbidden Cargo
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Forbidden Cargo

1954-05-04 · 85 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Thriller

Kenyon is a narcotics agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher attempts to trap a brother and sister drug smuggling team.

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Directors
Harold French
Production companies
London Independent Producers
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack WarnerJack WarnerMaj. Alec White
Nigel PatrickNigel PatrickInsp. Michael Kenyon
Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth SellarsRita Compton
Terence MorganTerence MorganRoger Compton
Greta GyntGreta GyntMme. Simonetta
Theodore BikelTheodore BikelMax
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannSteven Lasovich
Joyce GrenfellJoyce GrenfellLady Flavia Queensway
Michael HordernMichael HordernDirector of Customs
James GilbertAgent Larkins
Martin BoddeyMartin BoddeySub-Director Holt
Hal OsmondHal OsmondBaggage Room Clerk
Jacques BruniusJacques BruniusDet. Pierre Valance
Ronald AdamRonald AdamMr. Bennett
Jill AdamsJill AdamsMichael's Dance Partner (uncredited)
John ArnattJohn ArnattCustoms Officer (uncredited)
Ballard BerkeleyBallard BerkeleyCooper
Jacques CeyJacques CeyLittle Frenchman
Cyril ChamberlainCyril ChamberlainCustoms Officer
Philip DaleA.P.O.

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