'Northwest Passage' (Book I -- Rogers' Rangers)

"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!"

Feb 23 1940 Approved 2h 6m
Adventure, Drama, History

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Roberts

Directed by

King Vidor, Jack Conway, W.S. Van Dyke

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's

Languages

English, Magyar

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
4,102
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA