CLUTCH CARGO - CROP DUSTERS

Cinemavixion Review

This episode of 'Clutch Cargo', titled 'Crop Dusters', presents a compelling rural drama. Set in 1959, the narrative follows the plight of Col. Greenleaf Julip, whose cotton crop is under siege from an overwhelming bug infestation. The stakes are high, as his plantation faces foreclosure by the relentless Mr. Hansen. The episode explores themes of agricultural crisis and the struggle against nature and economic hardship, anchored by performances from Richard Cotting, Margaret Kerry, and Emil Sitka. Directed by Phil Booth, this installment offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by landowners in the mid-20th century.