Dangerous Cargo (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1954, Dangerous Cargo is a drama and crime film directed by John Harlow, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Cargo stars Jack Watling as Tom Matthews, Susan Stephen as Janie Matthews, Karl Stepanek as Pliny and Richard Pearson as Noel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dangerous Cargo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Cargo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Cargo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Cargo (1954)?
- In GB, Dangerous Cargo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangerous Cargo worth watching?
- Dangerous Cargo holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Cargo?
- Dangerous Cargo stars Jack Watling, Susan Stephen, Karl Stepanek, Richard Pearson and Terence Alexander.
- When was Dangerous Cargo released?
- Dangerous Cargo was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.