Northwest Passage (1940)
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.
Released: Feb 23, 1940
Runtime: 126 minutes
Genre: Adventure, History, War, Drama
Stars: Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, Walter Brennan, Ruth Hussey, Nat Pendleton, Louis Hector
Crew: King Vidor (Director), Talbot Jennings (Screenplay), Kenneth Roberts (Novel), Laurence Stallings (Screenplay), Herbert Stothart (Original Music Composer), William V. Skall (Director of Photography)