49th Parallel

49th Parallel

"THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!"

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.

Release Date

November 24, 1941

Status

Released

Original Title

49th Parallel

Runtime

2h 3min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, French, English

Production Companies

Ortus Films