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!
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
Genre: Adventure, History, War, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: February 23, 1940
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Major Robert Rogers
- Robert Young - Langdon Towne
- Walter Brennan - 'Hunk' Marriner
- Ruth Hussey - Elizabeth Browne
- Nat Pendleton - 'Cap' Huff
- Louis Hector - Reverend Browne
- Robert Barrat - Humphrey Towne
- Lumsden Hare - Lord Amherst
- Donald MacBride - Sergeant McNott
- Isabel Jewell - Jennie Coit
Screenplay
- Laurence Stallings (Screenplay)
- Talbot Jennings (Screenplay)
- Kenneth Roberts (Novel)
Music: Herbert Stothart
Cinematography: William V. Skall, Sidney Wagner
Editing: Conrad A. Nervig
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Magyar, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fort, native american, ranger, massacre, scalping, cannibal, french and indian war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Northwest Passage?
- Northwest Passage stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, Walter Brennan, Ruth Hussey, Nat Pendleton, Louis Hector.
- How long is Northwest Passage?
- Northwest Passage has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Northwest Passage?
- Northwest Passage is a Adventure, History, War, Drama film.
- Where was Northwest Passage produced?
- Northwest Passage was produced in United States of America.