White Cargo

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Thorpe

Top cast

Hedy Lamarr

Tondelayo

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

Leigh Whipper

Jim Fish

Oscar Polk

Umeela

Darby Jones

Darby

Richard Ainley

Mr. Worthing

Jim Davis

Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)

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John Burton

Jim Benson (uncredited)

Delos Jewkes

Native Singer (uncredited)

Martin Wilkins

Native Prisoner (uncredited)

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Ed Allen

Native Drug Seller (uncredited)

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