North Star
“Where land is power and revenge is obsession.”
Synopsis
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nils Gaup
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Donati, Lorenzo Donati, Paul Ohl
- Original Score
- John Scott, Bruce Rowland
- Original Title
- North Star
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut, Swedish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Nordic Screen Development AS, Canal+, Urania Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nils Gaup
Sergio Donati, Lorenzo Donati, Paul Ohl
John Scott, Bruce Rowland
Bruno de Keyzer
Kant Pan, Michael A. Hoey
Petter J. Borgli, Dino Di Dionisio, Christophe Lambert, Conchita Airoldi, Christopher Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Nils Gaup
Director
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Ben Morahan
Production Design
Petter J. Borgli
Producer
Kant Pan
Editor
Michael A. Hoey
Editor
Dino Di Dionisio
Producer
Conchita Airoldi
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Sergio Donati
Writer
Christopher Lambert
Producer
Lorenzo Donati
Writer
Paul Ohl
Writer
Anne François
Producer
Bruno de Keyzer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is North Star about?
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
Who directed North Star?
North Star was directed by Nils Gaup.
Who stars in North Star?
The principal cast of North Star includes James Caan, Christopher Lambert, Catherine McCormack, Burt Young, Morten Faldaas.
When was North Star released and how long is it?
North Star was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for North Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North Star was composed by John Scott, Bruce Rowland.