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49th Parallel

1941Movie2 h 3 minNR

80
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A nerve-racking, thrilling war movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • WWII Propaganda Thriller
  • Manhunt & Survival
  • Canadian Wilderness
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Escapist Pursuit
  • Early War History
  • Encounter Driven Narrative
  • Espionage & Intrigue
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Michael Powell
Produced by
Michael Powell

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Facts

November 24, 1941 · 2 h 3 min · NR

Released
November 24, 1941
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$140,000
Box office
$5 million
Available in
131 countries