49th Parallel (1942)

"THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!"
Audience Score
69
49th Parallel
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.
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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 15th, 1942
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Ortus Films