White Cargo (1973): Cast & Plot
White Cargo is a 1973 comedy directed by Ray Selfe, starring David Jason as Albert Toddey, Imogen Hassall and Hugh Lloyd. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Ray Selfe
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Border Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White Cargo About?
The premise of White Cargo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five years before his famous turn opposite Graham Chapman in ‘The Odd Job’, David Jason headline‑stars this very low‑budget comedy as a dreamy protagonist who is swept into a wild adventure alongside the underrated Imogen Hassall. Produced on a shoestring budget, the film also features a pre‑Darth‑Vader appearance by Dave Prowse, whose role echoes his gritty character from the TV series ‘Callan’, adding a touch of familiar toughness.
White Cargo Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- farce
- double entendre
- secret
- women
- young
- color in title
White Cargo Cast & Characters
David Jason leads the cast as Albert Toddey, with Imogen Hassall as Stella and Hugh Lloyd as Fosdyke. Directed by Ray Selfe; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ray Selfe
- David Jason as Albert Toddey
- Imogen Hassall as Stella
- Hugh Lloyd as Fosdyke
- David Prowse as Harry
Also Starring in White Cargo
· 4 more- Sonny Caldinez Bodyguard
- Tim Barrett Fosdyke
- Sue Bond Desiree
- Raymond Cross Dudley Fox
White Cargo Plot Summary
What happens in White Cargo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Albert Toddey, a daydreaming would-be James Bond-type government employee, recalls in flashback how he came to be a “government employee with a position of responsibility.”
Full summary
The whole story of White Cargo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know White Cargo?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is Albert Toddey's ambition at the start of the film?
Cars in White Cargo
5 cars on screen, including the 1967 Commer Walk-Thru and the 1963 Austin J2 M16.
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1967 Commer Walk-Thru Minor role -
1963 Austin J2 M16 Background role -
1966 Ford Transit MkI Background role -
1973 Renault 12 Background role
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White Cargo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of White Cargo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White Cargo?
White Cargo runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was White Cargo released?
White Cargo was released in 1973.
Who directed White Cargo?
White Cargo was directed by Ray Selfe.
Who is in the cast of White Cargo?
White Cargo stars David Jason as Albert Toddey, Imogen Hassall as Stella and Hugh Lloyd as Fosdyke, among 8 credited actors.
Does White Cargo have a post-credit scene?
No. White Cargo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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