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Contraband

7.119401h 31mMovieThrillerWarDrama

During early World War II, a Danish sea captain, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies.

DirectorMichael Powell
WriterEmeric Pressburger
ProducerJohn Corfield

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Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

CVConrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt
Capt. Andersen
VHValerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Sorensen
HPHay Petrie
Hay Petrie
Axel Skold
JAJoss Ambler
Joss Ambler
Lt. Cmdr. Ashton
RLRaymond Lovell
Raymond Lovell
Van Dyne
EKEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Mr. Pidgeon
CVCharles Victor
Charles Victor
Hendrick
PK
Phoebe Kershaw
Miss Lang
HWHarold Warrender
Harold Warrender
Lt. Cmdr. Ellis
JLJohn Longden
John Longden
Passport officer
EMEric Maturin
Eric Maturin
Passport officer
DA
Dennis Arundell
Lieman

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Contraband — streaming FAQ

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