Official movie poster for Northwest Passage (1940), a adventure history film

Northwest Passage(1940)

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!

6.6(63)2h 6m1940-02-23
AdventureHistoryWarDrama

Northwest Passage Synopsis

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.

Northwest Passage (1940) is a adventure, history, war and drama film directed by King Vidor, released on February 23, 1940 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, Walter Brennan and Ruth Hussey. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 63 ratings.

Director:
King Vidor
Writers:
Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Roberts
Producers:
Hunt Stromberg
Cinematographer:
William V. Skall
Composer:
Herbert Stothart
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Status:
Released

Northwest Passage (1940) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Northwest Passage before you stream it.

Northwest Passage Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 63 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Rogers And His Jolly Green Rangers. Northwest Passage is directed by King Vidor and adapted to screenplay by Laurence Stallings and Talbot Jennings from the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name. It stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Young and Walter Brennan. Music is by Herbert Stothart and cinematography by William V. Skall and Sidney Wagner. "This is a story of our early America….of the century of conflict with French…

Reviewed on June 10, 2017

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Northwest Passage – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Northwest Passage online?

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Northwest Passage (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Northwest Passage?

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The main cast of Northwest Passage (1940) includes Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, Walter Brennan, Ruth Hussey and Nat Pendleton. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Northwest Passage released?

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Northwest Passage was released on February 23, 1940 and runs for 2h 6m.

Is Northwest Passage worth watching?

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Northwest Passage (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Northwest Passage?

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Yes. The official Northwest Passage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.