Northern Lights
1978, English. Directed by John Hanson & Rob Nilsson.
"Times when we had the powers that be on the run."
The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Northern Lights is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- John HansonDirector
- Rob NilssonDirector
- Robert BehlingRay Sorensen
- Joe SpanoJohn Sorensen
- Susan LynchInga Olsness
- Ray NessHenrik Sorensen
- Marianna Åström-De FinaKari
- Helen NessJenny Sorensen
- Thorbjörn RueThor
- Nick EldredgeSven
- Jon NessHoward
- Gary HanischCharlie Forsythe
- Melvin RodvoldOle Olsness
- Adelaide ThorntveidtAdelaide Olsness
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rob Nilsson, John Hanson
- Budget
- $300K
- Box office
- $19K
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Northern Lights: quick answers
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How long is Northern Lights?
Northern Lights runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Northern Lights have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Northern Lights on?
Northern Lights is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Northern Lights?
If you liked Northern Lights, try Sunset Song, Against the Ice, Woman Walks Ahead.
Who directed Northern Lights?
Northern Lights (1978) was directed by John Hanson and Rob Nilsson and stars Robert Behling, Joe Spano, Susan Lynch.