North to Alaska

North to Alaska (1960)

  • 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

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In Theaters
Nov 7, 1960 Wide
On DVD
May 20, 2003
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Never amounts to even a speck of gold.

  • Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

    Harmless watchable cheesefest.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Dean M


    This is incredible comedy-adventure as well as John Wayne hangs up his stirrups, puts away his scowl, and reveals himself as an unexpectedly brilliant slapstick comic. This is rather than a typical John Wayne Western, this is a John Wayne Northern. And Capucine is wonderfully in her… More

  • jay n


    Rollicking fun, Capucine is lovely and John Wayne seems more relaxed then usual.

  • Deb S


    This is a action filled comedy western, funny and heartwarming and John plays his usual macho self. My favorite scene would be the one where George and Capucine succeeds in making the Duke jealous. Hilarious!

  • Chad R


    This movie is the original "Pretty Woman" only a lot more light hearted and one of the more humorous John Wayne flicks. John Wayne plays his typical rough and tumble type character, this time as a just-struck-it-rich miner with a love 'em and leave 'em attitude… More

  • Moe E


    Watched this on AMC a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Stars The Duke, Stewart Granger, Fabian and a very lovely lady...Capucine.

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