North to Alaska(1960)
“These were the adventures . . . fighting, laughing and brawling their way from Seattle to Nome!”
Overview
After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that she has already married, he returns instead with Angel, a dancer originally from France.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$4M
Cast
John Wayne
as Sam McCord
Stewart Granger
as George Pratt
Ernie Kovacs
as Frankie Canon
Fabian
as Billy Pratt
Capucine
as Michelle "Angel" Bonet
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Peter Boggs
Karl Swenson
as Lars Nordqvist
Kathleen Freeman
as Lena Nordqvist
John Qualen
as Logger
Stanley Adams
as Breezy
Alan Carney
as Bartender (uncredited)
James Griffith
as Salvation Army Leader
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch North to Alaska?▼
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What is North to Alaska about?▼
After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that she has already married, he returns instead with Angel, a dancer originally from France.
Who directed North to Alaska?▼
North to Alaska was directed by Henry Hathaway and released in 1960. It is a western, comedy, romance film.
How long is North to Alaska?▼
North to Alaska has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in North to Alaska?▼
The cast of North to Alaska includes John Wayne as Sam McCord, Stewart Granger as George Pratt, Ernie Kovacs as Frankie Canon, Fabian as Billy Pratt, Capucine as Michelle "Angel" Bonet and more.
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