49th Parallel (1941)
49th Parallel is a 1941 war movie directed by Michael Powell, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier and Raymond Massey.
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 answers
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 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.
When was 49th Parallel released?
49th Parallel was released on 24 November 1941.
How long is 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel runs 2h 3m.
Who made 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell.
Where can I watch 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Darkroom and FlixHouse.
Where to watch 49th Parallel
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Darkroom, FlixHouse
Watch free with ads: Mometu, Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, Xumo Play, YouTube Free
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
- Finlay Currie as The Factor
- Glynis Johns as Anna