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Movie

Northwest Passage

1940NR2h 6m6.6 / 10

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.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Northwest Passage opened in theaters February 23, 1940. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about Northwest Passage

Cast

Spencer TracyMajor Robert Rogers
Robert YoungLangdon Towne
Walter Brennan'Hunk' Marriner
Ruth HusseyElizabeth Browne
Nat Pendleton'Cap' Huff
Louis HectorReverend Browne
Robert BarratHumphrey Towne
Lumsden HareLord Amherst

Credits

Directed by
King Vidor
Written by
Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Roberts

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States

Themes

cannibalfortfrench and indian warmassacrenative americanrangerscalpingwhimsical