North Star
"Where land is power and revenge is obsession."
Originally released in 1996. North Star is a action/adventure film. directed by Nils Gaup.
Starring James Caan, Christopher Lambert, and Catherine McCormack
Synopsis
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Nordic Screen Development AS
- Canal+
- Urania Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star about?
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of...
Who directed North Star?
North Star was directed by Nils Gaup.
How long is North Star?
North Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was North Star released?
North Star was released on January 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in North Star?
The main cast of North Star includes James Caan, Christopher Lambert, Catherine McCormack, Burt Young, Morten Faldaas.