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1940 film

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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.

Released: 1940-02-23126 minDir: King VidorAdventure, History, War, Drama

Cast

  • Spencer Tracy as Major Robert Rogers
  • Robert Young as Langdon Towne
  • Walter Brennan as 'Hunk' Marriner
  • Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth Browne
  • Nat Pendleton as 'Cap' Huff
  • Louis Hector as Reverend Browne

Themes

  • fort
  • native american
  • ranger
  • massacre
  • scalping
  • cannibal
  • french and indian war

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Ratings

IMDb

7/10

4,276 votes

Year
1940
Runtime
126 min
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History

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Wikidata facts

Duration
125
FilmAffinity ID
195547
Image
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publication date
1940-01-01
title
Northwest Passage
review score
88%
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