Northwest Passage(1940)
“Half Men—Half Demons … Warriors Such As The World Has Never Known … They Lived With Death and Danger For The Women Who Hungered For Their Love!”
Overview
Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.
Director
King Vidor
Studio
Loew's Incorporated
Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Major Robert Rogers
Robert Young
as Langdon Towne
Walter Brennan
as 'Hunk' Marriner
Ruth Hussey
as Elizabeth Browne
Nat Pendleton
as 'Cap' Huff
Louis Hector
as Reverend Browne
Robert Barrat
as Humphrey Towne
Lumsden Hare
as Lord Amherst
Donald MacBride
as Sergeant McNott
Isabel Jewell
as Jennie Coit
Douglas Walton
as Lieutenant Avery
Regis Toomey
as Webster
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Loew's Incorporated • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Northwest Passage?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Northwest Passage (1940).
What is Northwest Passage about?▼
Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.
Who directed Northwest Passage?▼
Northwest Passage was directed by King Vidor and released in 1940. It is a adventure, history, war, drama film.
How long is Northwest Passage?▼
Northwest Passage has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in Northwest Passage?▼
The cast of Northwest Passage includes Spencer Tracy as Major Robert Rogers, Robert Young as Langdon Towne, Walter Brennan as 'Hunk' Marriner, Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth Browne, Nat Pendleton as 'Cap' Huff and more.
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