Contraband

1940

1h 31m

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During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.

Directors

Michael Powell

Writers

Brock Williams(scenario writer by)

Michael Powell(scenario writer by)

Emeric Pressburger(writer by)

Stars

Conrad Veidt

Valerie Hobson

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Capt. Andersen

Mrs. Sorensen

Axel Skold

Lt. Cmdr. Ashton

Van Dyne

Mr. Pidgeon

Hendrick

Miss Lang

Lt. Cmdr. Ellis

Passport officer

Passport officer

Lieman

Molly Hamley-Clifford

Baroness Hekla

Mr. Abo

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First Danish Waiter

Second Danish Waiter

Third Danish Waiter

Directors

Michael Powell

Writers

Brock Williams(scenario writer by)

Michael Powell(scenario writer by)

Emeric Pressburger(writer by)

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When Conrad Veidt's Danish freighter is routinely stopped by the Royal Navy in search of contraband; he is held over for 24 hours. He manages to get hold of two shore passes for himself and his first mate, but they are stolen and as he investigates, he encounters Valerie Hobson, the mysterious "Mrs. Sorensen" and soon is embroiled in a top secret Nazi espionage conspiracy. Just as with "the Spy in Black" (1939) the two stars gel well, Weidt has a sort of suave, debonair style about him that complements his stylish co-star well and the writing gives ample opportunity for some humour as the gently suspenseful, if maybe just a tad too contrived, mystery moves along. Set at the start of WWII, the storyline lacks some of the more sinister aspects of later British-made war films, and much of the style and pace of the story still depicts an optimism that the conflict would be short-lived.

Geronimo196723 Jun, 2022