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White Cargo
“"I am TONDELAYO"”
6.2 / 10• 1942• 1h 28m•NR• English
AdventureDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Hedy Lamarr
Tondelayo
Lead
Walter Pidgeon
Mr. Harry Witzel
Frank Morgan
The Doctor
Richard Carlson
Mr. Langford
Reginald Owen
Skipper of the Congo Queen
Henry O'Neill
The Reverend Dr. Roberts
Bramwell Fletcher
Wilbur Ashley
Clyde Cook
Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Thorpe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. White Cargo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
