The North Star
“A rolling wall of hell that couldn't be stopped... A handful of men who had to stop it!”
Synopsis
A Ukrainian village must suddenly contend with the Nazi invasion of June 1941. Later re-edited and released as "Armored Attack."
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Kolya Simonov
Anne Baxter
Marina Pavlov
Walter Huston
Dr. Kurin
Walter Brennan
Karp
Ann Harding
Sophia Pavlov
Jane Withers
Clavdia Kurin
Farley Granger
Damian Simonov
Erich von Stroheim
Dr. von Harden
Dean Jagger
Rodion Pavlov
Eric Roberts
Grisha Kurin
Carl Benton Reid
Boris Simonov
Ann Carter
Olga Pavlov
Esther Dale
Anna Kurin
Ruth Nelson
Nadya Simonov
Paul Guilfoyle
Iakin
Martin Kosleck
Dr. Richter
Frank Wilcox
Cmdr. Petrov
Tonio Selwart
German Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman
- Original Score
- Aaron Copland
- Original Title
- The North Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Lillian Hellman, Ira Gershwin
Aaron Copland
James Wong Howe
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Milestone
Director
Lillian Hellman
Screenplay
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The North Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The North Star about?
A Ukrainian village must suddenly contend with the Nazi invasion of June 1941. Later re-edited and released as "Armored Attack."
Who directed The North Star?
The North Star was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The North Star?
The principal cast of The North Star includes Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Walter Huston, Walter Brennan, Ann Harding.
When was The North Star released and how long is it?
The North Star was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The North Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The North Star was composed by Aaron Copland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The North Star?
The North Star holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).