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Northern Pursuit (1943): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Northern Pursuit (1943) movie poster

Northern Pursuit is a 1943 adventure drama directed by Raoul Walsh, starring George Lynn as Johnson - Mountie (uncredited), Bill Kennedy and John Royce. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Northern Pursuit (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Drama , Adventure , War
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Northern Pursuit About?

The premise of Northern Pursuit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the icy Canadian frontier, a seductive woman ignites passions for a Mountie tasked with tracking a German Luftwaffe officer sent on a covert espionage mission. After the officer escapes a prison camp, the Mounties devise a deception, making the spies think Steve Wagner is sympathetic, and lure him into their scheme to dismantle the spy ring.

Northern Pursuit Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • nazi agent
  • cold weather
  • snow adventure
  • royal canadian mounted police
  • dogsled
  • betrayal
  • dog
  • unexplored territory
  • scene during opening credits
  • submarine
  • punched in the face
  • train
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  • jumping from a moving train
  • frostbite
  • shot in the chest
  • shot to death
  • murder of a police officer
  • cave
  • remote area
  • snow
  • fever
  • shootout
  • bomber
  • american actor plays a foreigner
  • pow prisoner of war
  • walsh and flynn
  • avalanche
  • sabotage
  • internment camp
  • winnipeg manitoba
  • false accusation
  • trading post
  • smoke signal
  • enemy agent
  • escape from prison
  • montage
  • blizzard
  • u boat
  • undercover operation
  • patriotism
  • gunshot wound
  • espionage
  • airplane accident
  • world war two
Where to watch

Where to Watch Northern Pursuit

Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Northern Pursuit Cast & Characters

George Lynn leads the cast as Johnson - Mountie (uncredited), with Bill Kennedy as Mountie (uncredited) and John Royce as German Aviator (uncredited). Directed by Raoul Walsh; 71 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Northern Pursuit Plot Summary

What happens in Northern Pursuit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Corporal Steve Wagner of the RCMP faces a dangerous and personal chess game after a German U-boat lands Nazi saboteurs. He defeats the group’s leader, Colonel Hugo von Keller, who survives only because an avalanche wipes out the rest. Wagner then persuades a fellow officer to report the incident and permits von Keller to recover, triggering a wary, high-stakes tense stand-off between duty and doubt.

Full summary

The whole story of Northern Pursuit, scene by scene

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Videos

Northern Pursuit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Northern Pursuit.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Northern Pursuit?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Northern Pursuit Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Perseguidos” and “Bebloede sneeuw”.

Also known as
  • Perseguidos
  • Bebloede sneeuw
  • Du sang sur la neige
  • Perseguição do Norte
  • Punatakkien sankari
  • Hemliga agenter
  • Blutiger Schnee
  • O kataskopos tou Vorra
  • Ο κατάσκοπος του Βορρά
  • Északi hajsza
  • L'ostaggio
  • El misterio de las nieves
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  • Akcja na Północy
  • Urmărire nordică
  • Северная погоня
  • Persecución en el Norte
  • Düşman peşinde
  • To the Last Man
  • 北方追击

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FAQ

Northern Pursuit FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Northern Pursuit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Northern Pursuit?

Northern Pursuit runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Northern Pursuit released?

Northern Pursuit was released on November 7, 1943.

Who directed Northern Pursuit?

Northern Pursuit was directed by Raoul Walsh.

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Who is in the cast of Northern Pursuit?

Northern Pursuit stars George Lynn as Johnson - Mountie (uncredited), Bill Kennedy as Mountie (uncredited) and John Royce as German Aviator (uncredited), among 71 credited actors.

Where can I watch Northern Pursuit?

In the US, Northern Pursuit is streaming on Plex and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Northern Pursuit have a post-credit scene?

No. Northern Pursuit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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