Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage

6.5
February 23, 1940
2h 6m

"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!"

Overview

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.

Director

King Vidor

Cast

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Major Robert Rogers

Robert Young

Robert Young

Langdon Towne

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

'Hunk' Marriner

Ruth Hussey

Ruth Hussey

Elizabeth Browne

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

'Cap' Huff

Louis Hector

Reverend Browne

Robert Barrat