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Northwest Passage (1940)

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Half Men—Half Demons … Warriors Such As The World Has Never Known … They Lived With Death and Danger For The Women Who Hungered For Their Love!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
King Vidor
  • Profile picture of Spencer Tracy
    Major Robert Rogers Spencer Tracy
  • Profile picture of Robert Young
    Langdon Towne Robert Young
  • Profile picture of Walter Brennan
    'Hunk' Marriner Walter Brennan
  • Profile picture of Ruth Hussey
    Elizabeth Browne Ruth Hussey
  • Profile picture of Nat Pendleton
    'Cap' Huff Nat Pendleton
  • Profile picture of Robert Barrat
    Humphrey Towne Robert Barrat
  • Profile picture of Lumsden Hare
    Lord Amherst Lumsden Hare
  • Profile picture of Donald MacBride
    Sergeant McNott Donald MacBride

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