49th Parallel
"THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!"
Originally released in 1941. 49th Parallel is a war/thriller film. directed by Michael Powell. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, and Raymond Massey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (117 votes)
Budget
$140K
Production budget
Box Office
$5.3M
37.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
as Philip Armstrong Scott
Laurence Olivier
as Johnnie, the Trapper
Raymond Massey
as Andy Brock
Anton Walbrook
as Peter
Eric Portman
as Lieutenant Hirth
Raymond Lovell
as Lieutenant Kuhnecke
Richard George
as Kommandant Bernsdorff
Niall MacGinnis
as Vogel
Peter Moore
as Kranz
John Chandos
as Lohrmann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $140,000
- Revenue
- $5,275,000
Production Companies
- Ortus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 49th Parallel about?
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 cr...
Who directed 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was 49th Parallel released?
49th Parallel was released on November 24, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 49th Parallel?
The main cast of 49th Parallel includes Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook, Eric Portman.
Is 49th Parallel worth watching?
49th Parallel has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.