Northwest Passage
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Synopsis
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.
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Northwest Passage - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Major Robert Rogers
Robert Young
Langdon Towne
Walter Brennan
'Hunk' Marriner
Ruth Hussey
Elizabeth Browne
Nat Pendleton
'Cap' Huff
Louis Hector
Reverend Browne
Robert Barrat
Humphrey Towne
Lumsden Hare
Lord Amherst
Donald MacBride
Sergeant McNott
Isabel Jewell
Jennie Coit
Douglas Walton
Lieutenant Avery
Regis Toomey
Webster
Lloyd Bridges
Uniformed Soldier / Officer
Addison Richards
Lieutenant Crofton
Hugh Sothern
Jesse Beacham
Montagu Love
Wiseman Clagett
Lester Matthews
Sam Livermore
Truman Bradley
Captain Ogden
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boise, Idaho
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Northwest Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Roberts
Herbert Stothart
William V. Skall, Sidney Wagner
Conrad A. Nervig
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest Passage
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What is Northwest Passage 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 directed Northwest Passage?
Northwest Passage was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Northwest Passage?
The principal cast of Northwest Passage includes Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, Walter Brennan, Ruth Hussey, Nat Pendleton.
When was Northwest Passage released and how long is it?
Northwest Passage was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Northwest Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northwest Passage was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is Northwest Passage based on a book or true story?
Northwest Passage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Roberts".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northwest Passage?
Northwest Passage holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).