Northwest Passage
Feb 23 1940
•2h 6m
•Adventure, History, War, Drama
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.
Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Major Robert Rogers
Robert Young
Langdon Towne
Walter Brennan
'Hunk' Marriner
Ruth Hussey
Elizabeth Browne
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