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Northwest Passage (1940)

Movie"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!"
Audience Score
63
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NR 2 hr 6 minFeb 23rd, 1940History, Adventure, Drama, War
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.
StarringSpencer TracyRobert YoungWalter Brennan
DirectorKing Vidor

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 23rd, 1940
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 22nd, 2011 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Movie Tags:
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