49th Parallel (1941) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
49th Parallel (1941) — In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Streaming on HBO Max, HBO Max A...
49th Parallel (1941) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Basil Appleby as Jahner
- Ley On as Nick - the Eskimo
- Charles Victor as Andreas
Why Watch 49th Parallel?
The Vibe: 49th Parallel is a captivating and well-crafted war and thriller movie from 1941. Directed by Michael Powell, and starring Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, 49th Parallel retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends war with thriller elements, 49th Parallel deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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