Headin' for God's Country
“ROMANTIC ACTION DRAMA OF ALASKAN OUTPOSTS”
Synopsis
In this anti-Japanese WW II propaganda film, Japanese invaders attempt to raid Alaska and are totally obliterated. The trouble begins when a stranger visits a small town and tells them that the U.S. is going to be taken over by a powerful country. The story turns out to be true when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. The town then rises up and slaughters a Japanese raiding party.
Top Cast
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William Lundigan
Michael Banyan
Virginia Dale
Laurie Lane
Harry Davenport
Clem Adams
Harry Shannon
Albert Ness
Addison Richards
District Commissioner
John F. Hamilton
Hilary Higgins
Eddie Acuff
Hugo Higgins
Wade Crosby
Jim Talbot
Skelton Knaggs
Jeff
John Bleifer
Nickolai
Eddy Waller
Hank
Charles Lung
Willie Soba
Ernie Adams
Chuck
Eddie Lee
Gim Lung
James B. Leong
Japanese Officer
Anna Q. Nilsson
Mrs. Nilsson
Ace the Wonder Dog
Flash
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Morgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Houston Branch, Elizabeth Meehan
- Original Title
- Headin' for God's Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Morgan
Houston Branch, Elizabeth Meehan
Department Leadership Roster
Houston Branch
Screenplay
Elizabeth Meehan
Screenplay
William Morgan
Director
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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What is Headin' for God's Country about?
In this anti-Japanese WW II propaganda film, Japanese invaders attempt to raid Alaska and are totally obliterated. The trouble begins when a stranger visits a small town and tells them that the U.S. is going to be taken over by a powerful country. The story turns out to be true when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. The town then rises up and slaughters a Japanese raiding party.
Who directed Headin' for God's Country?
Headin' for God's Country was directed by William Morgan.
Who stars in Headin' for God's Country?
The principal cast of Headin' for God's Country includes William Lundigan, Virginia Dale, Harry Davenport, Harry Shannon, Addison Richards.
When was Headin' for God's Country released and how long is it?
Headin' for God's Country was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headin' for God's Country?
Headin' for God's Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).