Movie Description
Northwest Passage
(1940)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : King Vidor
- Producer : Hunt Stromberg
- Editor : Conrad A. Nervig
- Cast : Spencer Tracy,Robert Young,Walter Brennan,Ruth Hussey,Nat Pendleton,Louis Hector,Robert Barrat,Lumsden Hare,Donald MacBride,Isabel Jewell,Douglas Walton,Regis Toomey,Lloyd Bridges,Addison Richards,Hugh Sothern,Montagu Love,Lester Matthews,Truman Bradley,C.E. Anderson,Arthur Aylesworth,Rand Brooks,Don Castle,Richard Cramer,Warren Douglas,George Eldredge,Verna Felton,Edward Gargan,Gibson Gowland,Denis Greene,Tony Guerrero,Frank Hagney,Gwendolyn Logan,Tom London,George Lynn,Helen MacKellar,Addie McPhail,John Merton,Ferdinand Munier,Ted Oliver,Eddie Parker,Andrew Pena,Lawrence Porter,Kent Rogers,George Sky Eagle,Robert St. Angelo,Ray Teal,Harry Wilson,Hank Worden,Frederick Worlock
Cast
Major Robert Rogers
Langdon Towne
'Hunk' Marriner
Elizabeth Browne
'Cap' Huff
Reverend Browne
Humphrey Towne
Lord Amherst
Sergeant McNott
Jennie Coit
Lieutenant Avery
Webster
Uniformed Soldier / Officer
Lieutenant Crofton
Jesse Beacham
Wiseman Clagett
Sam Livermore
Captain Ogden
Ranger
Innkeeper Flint
Eben Towne
Richard Towne
Sheriff Packer
McMullen
Mrs. Towne
Capt. Butterfield
MacPherson
Capt. Williams
Capt. Jacobs
Capt. Grant
Mrs. Browne
Ranger
Joe Turner
Sarah Hadden
Jane Browne
Lt. Dunbar
Stoodley - Tavern Keeper
Farrington
Ranger
Konkapot
Billy - Indian Boy
Odiorne Towne
Indian Man
Solomon
Bradley McNeil
Ranger
Ranger Tying Oars
Sir William Johnson
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Facts
Original TitleNorthwest Passage
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-02-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 06m
Production CompaniesLoew's Incorporated,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Adventure
- History
- War
- Drama
