Northern Lights (1978)

"Times when we had the powers that be on the run."

Northern Lights (1978) poster

The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.

Director: John Hanson, Rob Nilsson
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Ozzie Ahlers
Cinematography: Judy Irola
Editing: John Hanson, Rob Nilsson
Production: New Front Films, Cine Manifest
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Norsk, svenska
Budget: $300,000
Box Office: $19,368
Original Language: en

Keywords

north dakota, farmer, 1910s, populism, independent film, 20th century, norwegian american

Trailer

Northern Lights Trailer
More Films by Director: John Hanson, Rob Nilsson
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Lights about?
The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.
Who directed Northern Lights?
Northern Lights was directed by John Hanson, Rob Nilsson.
Who stars in Northern Lights?
Northern Lights stars Robert Behling, Joe Spano, Susan Lynch, Ray Ness, Marianna Åström-De Fina, Helen Ness.
How long is Northern Lights?
Northern Lights has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Northern Lights?
Northern Lights is a Drama, History film.
What is the budget of Northern Lights?
Northern Lights had a budget of $300,000.
How much did Northern Lights gross?
Northern Lights grossed $19,368 worldwide.
Where was Northern Lights produced?
Northern Lights was produced in United States of America.