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Northwest Passage

1940-02-23 · 126 min · ★ 6.6

Adventure · History · War · Drama

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.

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyMajor Robert Rogers
Robert YoungRobert YoungLangdon Towne
Walter BrennanWalter Brennan'Hunk' Marriner
Ruth HusseyRuth HusseyElizabeth Browne
Nat PendletonNat Pendleton'Cap' Huff
Louis HectorReverend Browne
Robert BarratRobert BarratHumphrey Towne
Lumsden HareLumsden HareLord Amherst
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideSergeant McNott
Isabel JewellIsabel JewellJennie Coit
Douglas WaltonDouglas WaltonLieutenant Avery
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyWebster
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesUniformed Soldier / Officer
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsLieutenant Crofton
Hugh SothernHugh SothernJesse Beacham
Montagu LoveMontagu LoveWiseman Clagett
Lester MatthewsLester MatthewsSam Livermore
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyCaptain Ogden
C.E. AndersonC.E. AndersonRanger
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthInnkeeper Flint

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