White Cargo - 1942

In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.

88min
1942
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.0/10

Cast

Hedy Lamarr profile pictureHedy LamarrTondelayo
Walter Pidgeon profile pictureWalter PidgeonMr. Harry Witzel
Frank Morgan profile pictureFrank MorganThe Doctor
Richard Carlson profile pictureRichard CarlsonMr. Langford
Reginald Owen profile pictureReginald OwenSkipper of the Congo Queen
Henry O'Neill profile pictureHenry O'NeillThe Reverend Dr. Roberts
Bramwell Fletcher profile pictureBramwell FletcherWilbur Ashley
Clyde Cook profile pictureClyde CookTed, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Richard Ainley profile pictureRichard AinleyMr. Worthing
Jim Davis profile pictureJim DavisSeaplane Pilot (uncredited)
Martin Wilkins profile pictureMartin WilkinsNative Prisoner (uncredited)

About White Cargo

White Cargo Overview

In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 88min

Extra details

Original Title: White Cargo
Original Language: English
Directed By: Richard Thorpe
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer