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Northwest Passage

NR
AdventureHistoryWarDrama
6.3/10(52 ratings)

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.

02-23-1940
2h 6m
Northwest Passage
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Main Cast

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Major Robert Rogers

Robert Young

Robert Young

Langdon Towne

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

'Hunk' Marriner

Ruth Hussey

Ruth Hussey

Elizabeth Browne

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

'Cap' Huff

Reverend Browne

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Humphrey Towne

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
King Vidor
Production:
Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Key Crew

Director:
King Vidor
Screenplay:
Laurence Stallings
Producer:
Hunt Stromberg
Original Music Composer:
Herbert Stothart
Art Direction:
Cedric Gibbons

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en