Click to read the article
Strange Cargo (1940)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:4
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.9/10
Synopsis: A motley crew of convicts have just escaped from a prison on a tropical island. As the men battle the elements en route to a hidden boat, they become aware of a fellow prisoner, Cambreau, who is a... A motley crew of convicts have just escaped from a prison on a tropical island. As the men battle the elements en route to a hidden boat, they become aware of a fellow prisoner, Cambreau, who is a stranger to them. He's also very mysterious, for the Christ-like Cambreau (who seems to possess otherworldly abilities), begins exerting a strong religious influence over the other men -- and changes some of their lives in the process... [More]
Starring: Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre
Starring: Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre, Albert Dekker, Eduardo Ciannelli, Victor Varconi, John Arledge
Director: Frank Borzage
Director: Frank Borzage
Screenwriter: Lawrence Hazard, Lesser Samuels
Producer: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Composer: Franz Waxman
Reviews for Strange Cargo
...a rather talky adventure, but fascinating to say the least, with plenty of local color and offbeat characters.
MGM megastars Clark Gable and Joan Crawford headline Strange Cargo, a humid prison break movie that turns into a bald-faced religious allegory.
More Movies
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 70% 70% | Where the Wild Things Are | 03/12 |
| 83% 83% | Paranormal Activity | 03/12 |
| 89% 89% | Zombieland | 03/12 |
| 76% 76% | The Informant! | 03/12 |
| | The Strength of Water | 03/12 |
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
Sponsored Links
Around The Network
- Strange Cargo at Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh Links
Featured

Tim Burton's costume designer talks to Movieline about her long collaboration with the filmmaker and Johnny Depp.

The director talks about puppetry perfection and his film, Fantastic Mr. Fox

We've got 20 copies of the hit TV series' Pilot Episode to giveaway.

Double passes up for grabs to the new comedy starring Paul Giamatti.

Get all the latest movie updates, reviews, interviews and features here.
Competitions

Enough Prequel, Original Trilogy and Family Guy DVDs to fill a space cruiser

Everything from Dr. No to Quantum of Solace could be yours.

We're giving away the 10th Anniversary Blu-ray, plus Braveheart and the Rocky collection



Top Critic

