Mr. North
“Some say he's a miracle man. Some say he's a fraud. You are about to meet a most unusual young man.”
Synopsis
Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mr. North Official Trailer #1 - Robert Mitchum Movie (1988) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Anthony Edwards
Theophilus North
Robert Mitchum
Mr. Bosworth
Lauren Bacall
Mrs. Cranston
Harry Dean Stanton
Henry Simmons
Anjelica Huston
Persis Bosworth-Tennyson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Elspeth Skeel
Virginia Madsen
Sally Boffin
Tammy Grimes
Sarah Baily-Lewis
David Warner
Doctor Angus McPherson
Hunter Carson
Galloper Skeel
Christopher Durang
YMCA Clerk
Mark Metcalf
Mr. Skeel
Katharine Houghton
Mrs. Skeel
Thomas H. Needham
The Judge
Richard Woods
Willis
Harriet Rogers
Tante Liselotte
Layla Summers
Nadia Denby
Lucas Hall
Joseph Denby
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Roach, John Huston, James Costigan
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- Mr. North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Heritage Entertainment Inc., Showcase International Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Huston
Janet Roach, John Huston, James Costigan, Thornton Wilder
David McHugh
Robin Vidgeon
Roberto Silvi
Steven Haft, Skip Steloff, John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Huston
Director
Janet Roach
Screenplay
John Huston
Screenplay
James Costigan
Screenplay
Steven Haft
Producer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Skip Steloff
Producer
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. North about?
Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
Who directed Mr. North?
Mr. North was directed by Danny Huston.
Who stars in Mr. North?
The principal cast of Mr. North includes Anthony Edwards, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton, Anjelica Huston.
When was Mr. North released and how long is it?
Mr. North was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Mr. North make at the box office?
Mr. North grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. North was composed by David McHugh.
Is Mr. North based on a book or true story?
Mr. North is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thornton Wilder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. North?
Mr. North holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).