Contraband
"Stop that man and woman! His mission is deadlier than that of the enemy in the sky. Her beauty is a dangerous weapon of war!"
Originally released in 1940. Contraband is a thriller/war film. directed by Michael Powell.
Starring Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, and Hay Petrie
Synopsis
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (19 votes)
Budget
$40K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000
Production Companies
- British National Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contraband about?
During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is Contraband?
Contraband has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Contraband released?
Contraband was released on May 11, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contraband?
The main cast of Contraband includes Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie, Joss Ambler, Raymond Lovell.