Human Cargo
After Mario, a bad boy, is released from prison, he plans to live honestly with his wife Geneviève. But the latter has not waited for him and Mario, out of spite, accepts working as a tout for Mr. Charlie, the boss of a white slave trade gang. His first assignment involves seducing Michèle, a Montmartre nightclub singer and hostess, into signing a contract for Tangier. The young woman, however, who does this job only to support her young sister Danièle, falls for him and he for her. From then on Mario, without betraying himself, does his utmost to save Michèle - and Danièle for that matter - from the clutches of the gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Released
- 1954
Details
Release year: 1954
Storyline
After Mario, a bad boy, is released from prison, he plans to live honestly with his wife Geneviève. But the latter has not waited for him and Mario, out of spite, accepts working as a tout for Mr. Charlie, the boss of a white slave trade gang. His first assignment involves seducing Michèle, a Montmartre nightclub singer and hostess, into signing a contract for Tangier. The young woman, however, who does this job only to support her young sister Danièle, falls for him and he for her. From then on Mario, without betraying himself, does his utmost to save Michèle - and Danièle for that matter - from the clutches of the gang.
Top credits
- Micheline Presle — Michèle
- Raymond Pellegrin — Mario
- Dora Doll — Lili
- René Sarvil — Monsieur Dominique