49th Parallel

49th Parallel

19412hr 3min
critics rating 88%88%
audience rating 75%75%

Embark on a thrilling journey through the snowy Canadian wilderness in "49th Parallel." When a German U-boat is sunk in Hudson Bay during World War II, a group of German soldiers led by Lieutenant Hirth find themselves stranded and desperate to escape capture. Their only hope lies in crossing the border into the neutral United States, but standing in their way are a colorful cast of characters determined to stop them.

As the tension mounts and the chase ensues, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as alliances are tested and loyalties are questioned. From encounters with a fearless French-Canadian fur trapper to a steadfast leader of a Hutterite farming community, each interaction adds layers to this gripping tale of survival and sacrifice. Will the German soldiers reach their goal, or will their pursuers prove too formidable? Find out in "49th Parallel," a classic wartime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Cast

Laurence Olivier

Johnnie, the Trapper

Laurence Olivier

Glynis Johns

Raymond Massey

Andy Brock

Raymond Massey

Robert Beatty

RCMP Mountie in Alberta (voice)

Robert Beatty

Eric Portman

Lieutenant Hirth

Eric Portman

Niall MacGinnis

Leslie Howard

Philip Armstrong Scott

Leslie Howard

Finlay Currie

The Factor

Finlay Currie

Anton Walbrook

Frederick Piper

Charles Victor

John Chandos

Lohrmann

John Chandos

Richard George

Kommandant Bernsdorff

Richard George

Charles Rolfe

Raymond Lovell

Lieutenant Kuhnecke

Raymond Lovell

Ley On

Nick - the Eskimo

Ley On

Basil Appleby

Eric Berry

Nazi Radio Announcer

Eric Berry

Eric Clavering

Peter Moore

Stuart Latham

Second Nazi Radio Announcer

Stuart Latham

Percy Parsons

Hi-Jacked Canadian Motorist

Percy Parsons

Gerry Wilmot

Canadian Radio Announcer

Gerry Wilmot

O.W. Fonger

A United States Customs Officer

O.W. Fonger

Lionel Grose

Undetermined Role

Lionel Grose

Theodore Salt

A United States Customs Officer

Theodore Salt

George Alexander

Gron Davies

Officer on Submarine

Gron Davies

Tawera Moana

George, the Indian

Tawera Moana

Leslie Falardeau

Aviator on Seaplane

Leslie Falardeau

Jack Hynes

Aviator on Seaplane

Jack Hynes

Norman Luxton

Man in fringed jacket on balcony at Banff Indian Day

Norman Luxton

Vincent Massey

Prologue Narrator (voice)

Vincent Massey