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Northwest Passage

NR19402h 6mKing Vidor
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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"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.

AdventureHistoryWarDrama
FortNative AmericanRangerMassacreScalpingCannibalFrench And Indian WarWhimsical

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What is Northwest Passage (1940) about?

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.

Who stars in Northwest Passage?

Northwest Passage stars Spencer Tracy (Major Robert Rogers), Robert Young (Langdon Towne), Walter Brennan ('Hunk' Marriner), Ruth Hussey (Elizabeth Browne), Nat Pendleton ('Cap' Huff). The film was directed by King Vidor.

How long is Northwest Passage?

Northwest Passage has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is Northwest Passage worth watching?

Northwest Passage holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Adventure, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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