A man desperate to flee South America secures passage on a freighter, only to discover the captain's sinister plan to involve a scientist in a mission of destruction. "Captain Scarface" stars Barton MacLane as the malevolent mastermind, with Leif Erickson as the Bogart-esque hero trying to thwart him. Set primarily in a shabby port-side hotel and a rundown freighter, the film's no-frills sets enhance its gritty atmosphere. Despite its low budget and lesser-known actors, the film's engaging plot holds viewers' attention. The story involves a fake cargo ship rigged with an atomic bomb, part of a Russian Communist plot against America. With an American undercover, the passengers unite to foil the deadly scheme. Though the plot may seem far-fetched today, the film provides insight into Cold War-era fears and propaganda. Despite a rushed ending, its well-written narrative makes it worth watching.