49th Parallel
1941, English. Directed by Michael Powell.
THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!
In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Leslie HowardPhilip Armstrong Scott
- Laurence OlivierJohnnie, the Trapper
- Raymond MasseyAndy Brock
- Anton WalbrookPeter
- Eric PortmanLieutenant Hirth
- Raymond LovellLieutenant Kuhnecke
- Richard GeorgeKommandant Bernsdorff
- Niall MacGinnisVogel
- Peter MooreKranz
- John ChandosLohrmann
- Finlay CurrieThe Factor
- Glynis JohnsAnna
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1941
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $140K
- Box office
- $5.3M
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49th Parallel: quick answers
Is 49th Parallel worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does 49th Parallel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 49th Parallel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is 49th Parallel suitable for kids?
49th Parallel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like 49th Parallel?
If you liked 49th Parallel, try Desperate Journey, Went the Day Well?, The Train.
Who directed 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel (1941) was directed by Michael Powell and stars Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey.