North to Alaska (1960)
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33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
77% of users liked it
(7,440 ratings)
Those familiar only with Johnny Horton's song hit North to Alaska might not be aware that the song came equipped with a movie. John Wayne and Stewart Granger star as a couple of lucky miners in Alaska Territory during the '98 gold rush. Since the Duke is the only man he can trust, Granger… More Those familiar only with Johnny Horton's song hit North to Alaska might not be aware that the song came equipped with a movie. John Wayne and Stewart Granger star as a couple of lucky miners in Alaska Territory during the '98 gold rush. Since the Duke is the only man he can trust, Granger sends his pal to Seattle to fetch his fiance. Fabian appears in the cast (playing Granger's brother) primarily to attract teenage filmgoers; he gets to sing, of course, but he's better than usual. The film's centerpiece, an outsized brawl in the muddy streets of Nome, was repeated with several variations in Wayne's subsequent McLintock (1963). North to Alaska was based on a considerably more genteel stage play, Laszlo Fodor's Birthday Gift. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henry Hathaway
- Written By
- John Lee Mahin, Claude Binyon, Martin Rackin
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure, Romance, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 7, 1960 Wide
- On DVD
- May 20, 2003
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
Critic Reviews
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Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
An OK John Wayne up north comedy western. Not one of his better efforts, but it has its moments.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
One of John Wayne's most popular Western-adventures, North to Alaska reveals his light comedy skills, and benefits from Shamroy's on-location shoot, hathaway's smooth helming, and great cast, headed by Cappucine, Ernie Kovacs, Stewart Granger, and Fabian
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Never amounts to even a speck of gold.
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Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
Harmless watchable cheesefest.
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Cast
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John Wayne
as Sam McCord
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Stewart Granger
as George Pratt
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Ernie Kovacs
as Frankie Canon
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Fabian
as Billy Pratt
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Capucine
as Michelle "Angel"
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Mickey Shaughnessy
as Peter Boggs
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Karl Swenson
as Lars Nordquist
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Kathleen Freeman
as Lena Nordquist
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John Qualen
as Logger
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Stanley Adams
as Breezy
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Stephen Courtleigh
as Duggan
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Douglas Dick
as Lieutenant
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Jerry O'Sullivan
as Sergeant
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Ollie O'Toole
as Mack
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Frank Faylen
as Arnie
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Fred Graham
as Ole
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Alan Carney
as Bartender with Hat
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Peter Bourne
as Olaf
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Fortune Gordien
as Lumberjack
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Rayford Barnes
as Gold Buyer
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Oscar Beregi Sr.
as Captain
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Lilyan Chauvin
as Jenny Lamont
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Richard Collier
as Skinny Sourdough
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Esther Dale
as Woman at picnic
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Maurice Dallimore
as Bartender
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Richard Deacon
as Angus Desk Clerk
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Joey Faye
as Sourdough
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James Griffith
as Salvationist
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Marcel Hillaire
as Jenny's Husband Butler
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Dog: Hobo
as Clancy
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Roy Jenson
as Logger
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Johnny Lee
as Coachman
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Paul Maxey
as Person
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Kermit Maynard
as Townsman
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Tudor Owen
as Purser
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Charles Seel
as Gold buyer
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Joe Sawyer
as Land Commissioner
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Arlene Harris
as Queen Lil
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Tom Dillon
as Barber
