Where to watch Desperate Cargo in Australia
Desperate Cargo is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
About Desperate Cargo
Desperate Cargo is a 1941 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by William Beaudine, starring Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes and Jack Mulhall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperate Cargo in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
When two showgirls decide to leave South America and head for home, they sweet talk the purser of a clipper ship into giving them berths. In the course of the voyage, a band of thieves attempts to take over the ship and make off with its cash cargo. The heroic purser has other ideas and weighs in to save the day.
Top cast
Ralph Byrd
Tony Bronson
Carol Hughes
Peggy Morton
Jack Mulhall
Jim Halsey
Julie Duncan
Ann Howard
I. Stanford Jolley
Carter
Kenneth Harlan
Capt. Hank MacFarland
Richard Clarke
Ryan - Henchman
Johnstone White
Madden - Valet / Henchman
Paul Bryar
Desser - Henchman
Thornton Edwards
Manuelo
Don Forrest
Navigator Williams
Loretta Russell
Mrs. Pettingill
Rick Vallin
Stevens - Radioman
Harry Depp
Crouse - Small Male Passenger
Don Brodie
Anderson - Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Lita Cortez
Señorita Paquita (uncredited)
Rod De Medici
Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Ellis
Henchman (uncredited)
Elias Gamboa
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Butch - the Bouncer (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desperate Cargo in Australia?+
In Australia, Desperate Cargo is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Desperate Cargo on Netflix?+
Desperate Cargo is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How long is Desperate Cargo?+
Desperate Cargo has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
Who stars in Desperate Cargo?+
Desperate Cargo stars Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall, Julie Duncan and I. Stanford Jolley.
When did Desperate Cargo come out?+
Desperate Cargo is a 1941 movie directed by William Beaudine.
What genre is Desperate Cargo?+
Desperate Cargo is Crime, Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Desperate Cargo?+
Desperate Cargo was directed by William Beaudine.
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