49th Parallel
“THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!”
Synopsis
In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.
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49th Parallel (1941) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-20
Top Cast
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Leslie Howard
Philip Armstrong Scott
Laurence Olivier
Johnnie, the Trapper
Raymond Massey
Andy Brock
Anton Walbrook
Peter
Eric Portman
Lieutenant Hirth
Raymond Lovell
Lieutenant Kuhnecke
Richard George
Kommandant Bernsdorff
Niall MacGinnis
Vogel
Peter Moore
Kranz
John Chandos
Lohrmann
Finlay Currie
The Factor
Glynis Johns
Anna
Basil Appleby
Jahner
Ley On
Nick - the Eskimo
Charles Victor
Andreas
Frederick Piper
David
Tawera Moana
George, the Indian
Eric Clavering
Art
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
37.68x
+$5.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger
- Original Score
- Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Original Title
- 49th Parallel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $140K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- Ortus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger, Rodney Ackland
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Freddie Young, Osmond Borradaile
David Lean
Michael Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
David Lean
Editor
Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Michael Powell
Producer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 49th Parallel
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What is 49th Parallel about?
In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.
Who directed 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in 49th Parallel?
The principal cast of 49th Parallel includes Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook, Eric Portman.
When was 49th Parallel released and how long is it?
49th Parallel was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel had a reported production budget of $140K and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (37.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 49th Parallel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 49th Parallel was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).