Official movie poster for The North Star (1943), a drama war film

The North Star(1943)

A rolling wall of hell that couldn't be stopped... A handful of men who had to stop it!

6.0(30)1h 48m1943-11-04
DramaWar

The North Star Synopsis

A Ukrainian village must suddenly contend with the Nazi invasion of June 1941. Later re-edited and released as "Armored Attack."

The North Star (1943) is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, released on November 4, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Walter Huston and Walter Brennan. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.

Director:
Lewis Milestone
Writers:
Lillian Hellman, Lillian Hellman, Ira Gershwin
Producers:
Samuel Goldwyn
Cinematographer:
James Wong Howe
Production:
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Status:
Released

The North Star Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 30 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

I'm not sure I've ever seen a film like this before. An agrarian community in the Ukraine are facing impending invasion from the Nazis so must rally their resources; flee to the hills or stay behind as potential saboteurs. It was made in the middle of WWII and features quite a formidable cast of stars - Anne Baxter, Dana Andrews, Walter's Huston and Brennan (the latter always seems to end up driving a wagon,…

Reviewed on June 26, 2022

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The North Star – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The North Star online?

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The North Star (1943) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The North Star?

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The main cast of The North Star (1943) includes Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Walter Huston, Walter Brennan and Ann Harding. The film was directed by Lewis Milestone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The North Star released?

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The North Star was released on November 4, 1943 and runs for 1h 48m.

Is The North Star worth watching?

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The North Star (1943) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.