Northwest Outpost
“Excitement of Old California!”
Synopsis
US cavalry officer James Laurence arrives at one of the Russian colonies to pave the way for the eventual American takeover of the territory. He faces resistance in the form of Prince Nikolai Balinin, who has no intention of weakening his despotic hold over the local peasants. The plot thickens when Laurence falls in love with Natalie Alanova, the wife of disgraced nobleman Count Igor Savin.
Top Cast
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Nelson Eddy
Captain Jim Laurence
Ilona Massey
Natalia Alanova
Joseph Schildkraut
Count Igor Savin
Elsa Lanchester
Princess 'Tanya' Tatiana
Hugo Haas
Prince Nickolai Balinin
Lenore Ulric
Baroness Kruposny
Peter Whitney
Volkoff Overseer
Tamara Shayne
Olga Natalia's Maid
Ernö Verebes
Kyril Balinin's Aide
George Sorel
Baron Kruposny
Rick Vallin
Dovkin
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Meehan, Richard Sale
- Original Title
- Northwest Outpost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Elizabeth Meehan, Richard Sale, Angela Stuart, Laird Doyle
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Elizabeth Meehan
Screenplay
Richard Sale
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest Outpost
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What is Northwest Outpost about?
US cavalry officer James Laurence arrives at one of the Russian colonies to pave the way for the eventual American takeover of the territory. He faces resistance in the form of Prince Nikolai Balinin, who has no intention of weakening his despotic hold over the local peasants. The plot thickens when Laurence falls in love with Natalie Alanova, the wife of disgraced nobleman Count Igor Savin.
Who directed Northwest Outpost?
Northwest Outpost was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Northwest Outpost?
The principal cast of Northwest Outpost includes Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Joseph Schildkraut, Elsa Lanchester, Hugo Haas.
When was Northwest Outpost released and how long is it?
Northwest Outpost was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northwest Outpost?
Northwest Outpost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).