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49th Parallel

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1941 · 123 min War Thriller
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1941
Country United Kingdom
Genre War, Thriller
Director Michael Powell
Runtime 123 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (120 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a thriller that respects the viewer: doesn't explain everything, doesn't rush events. Tension is created through atmosphere, not mechanical twists.

A solid choice if you're tired of predictable genre formulas. You can sense the creators were thinking about what they were making.

Good choice for those seeking tense cinema without unnecessary noise.

Director: Michael Powell

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with someone who can handle tension. Don't pause, don't check your phone.

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