White Cargo (1942)

Set against the backdrop of World War II's early days in the heart of Africa, the narrative of "White Cargo" unfolds through the reminiscences of a British rubber plantation boss, reflecting on his Congo initiation in 1910. The tale is a riveting weave of love, enmity and desire, orbiting around three intriguing characters - Harry Witzel, a grizzled station superintendent who's seen his share of the world, Langford, the determined newcomer dispatched from England for a challenging four-year tenure, and Tondelayo, an alluring enchantress with a penchant for silks and sparkles. Witzel, with his rough-hewn wisdom, doubts the greenhorn Langford's ability to survive in this untamed land. Undeterred, Langford responds with grit and resentment, lured by Tondelayo's bewitching beauty, her cunning charm, and his own desire to challenge Witzel. As the story unfolds, the trio is caught in a whirlwind of manipulation, jealousy, vengeance, and duty, with shifting alliances adding to the unpredictable excitement. "White Cargo" is a saga of passion and power, an exploration of human nature in its rawest form, where survival isn't just about strength, but also about understanding the rules of the game.

White Cargo is an adventure movie featuring Reginald Owen.

White Cargo is currently streaming on DIRECTV.