49th Parallel
49th Parallel

49th Parallel (1941)

"THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!"

6.9 (117 votes)
2h 3m
November 24, 1941
English

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.

Director

Michael Powell

Writers

Emeric Pressburger

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Original Title

49th Parallel

Status

Released

Budget

$140,000

Revenue

$5,275,000

Production

Ortus Films