Northwest Passage

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.

Date of release
1940-02-23
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (66)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Adventure, History, War, Drama
Director
King Vidor

Casting

  • 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
  • Douglas Walton — Lieutenant Avery
  • Regis Toomey — Webster

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