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Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 23, 1940

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Adventure, History, War, Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

Northwest Passage

Production Companies

Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director

King Vidor

Description

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.