Contraband refers to goods which are illegal to possess or trade. Contraband may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films Contraband (1925 film), a lost silent film Contraband (1940 film), a Powell and Pressburger film Contraband (1980 film), an Italian crime drama directed by Lucio Fulci Contraband (2012 film), an American film Music Contraband (band), a short-lived supergroup formed in the early 1990s Contraband (big band), a progressive big band led by trombonist Willem van Manen Contraband, an Australian hard rock band previously known as Finch Contraband (Golden Earring album), a 1976 release from the Dutch rock band Contraband (Madcon album), released in 2010 by the Norwegian urban music duo Madcon Contraband (Velvet Revolver album), the 2004 debut album from US rock band Velvet Revolver Contraband, debut album for Spliff Star, released in 2008 "Contraband", a track from Mad Caddies' 2003 album Just One More Literature Contraband (novel), (1938) novel by cuban writer and journalist Enrique Serpa Other uses Contraband (American Civil War), a status for fugitive slaves behind Union lines in Confederate territory during the American Civil War Contraband (coal mine), items which for safety reasons are not allowed to be taken underground in a coal mine Contraband (performance group), a dance-based performance ensemble from San Francisco Contraband Bayou, a large bayou in Louisiana, United States