Illegal Traffic
"BEAUTY...enough to send a man to his doom, willingly!"
Originally released in 1938. Illegal Traffic is a drama/action film. directed by Louis King. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Carrol Naish, Mary Carlisle, and Robert Preston
Synopsis
G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend, whom he once barnstormed in an air circus, Martin joins the gang as a pilot. He becomes interested in Carol Butler, a beautiful girl involved with the gang through the activities of her ne'er-do-well father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Carrol Naish
as Lewis Zomar
Mary Carlisle
as Carol Butler
Robert Preston
as Charles Bent Martin
Judith Barrett
as Marie Arden
Pierre Watkin
as Jigger
Buster Crabbe
as Steve
George McKay
as Frank 'Old Man' Butler
Richard Denning
as Silk Patterson
Phil Warren
as Dittmar (as Phillip Warren)
Sheila Darcy
as Mathilde
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illegal Traffic about?
G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend...
Who directed Illegal Traffic?
Illegal Traffic was directed by Louis King.
How long is Illegal Traffic?
Illegal Traffic has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Illegal Traffic released?
Illegal Traffic was released on November 2, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Illegal Traffic?
The main cast of Illegal Traffic includes J. Carrol Naish, Mary Carlisle, Robert Preston, Judith Barrett, Pierre Watkin.