Forbidden Cargo

1954
1h 25m

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Inspector Michael Kenyon (Nigel Patrick) is a Narcotics Agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher, attempts to trap a brother/sister drug-smuggling team.Inspector Michael Kenyon (Nigel Patrick) is a Narcotics Agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher, attempts to trap a brother/sister drug-smuggling team.Inspector Michael Kenyon (Nigel Patrick) is a Narcotics Agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher, attempts to trap a brother/sister drug-smuggling team.

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Trivia
Uncredited theatrical movie debut of Jill Adams (Michael's Dance Partner).

Goofs
When the Rolls-Royce falls off Tower Bridge at the end of the film it seems to float on the surface of the river rather than sink downwards like a car of that size would be expected to do.

Quotes
Lady Flavia Queensway: I'll show you my Samarkand sand martins if you're interested!

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7/10

A very British take on a crime film.

"Forbidden Cargo" is a very good crime film. However, it is vastly different from an American crime movie of the era...much of it because instead of action and snappy dialog, this one seems very staid and subdued. This is NOT a complaint. While some of the camerawork is actually reminiscent of film noir, the overall style and energy level are not.

The heroes of this film are not police but members of the Inland Revenue...the British version of the Customs Department. It begins with some very audacious criminals bringing in contraband while using British Navy uniforms and a duck (an amphibious boat). After cracking that case, one of the men captured for this crime mentions that he would like to have his case dropped IF he tells them about a shipment of drugs about to come into the UK. However, before any deal can be made, this man is murdered...and the Inland Revenue sends an undercover agent to France to follow what few leads they have.

As I mentioned before, this really isn't a typical action film....but it is very good when it comes to realism and excitement. For fans of crime flicks, this is one well worth your time.