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North to Alaska

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When George Pratt (Stewart Granger) and Sam McCord (John Wayne) strike gold in Alaska, they must struggle to keep their fortune because of the constant interference from Frankie Canon (Ernie Kovacs), who wants to claim the gold for himself. After being ordered to find George's fiancée in Seattle, Sam discovers that she has already married another man. Unable to deliver George's fiancée, Sam decides to bring him a prostitute named Angel (Capucine).
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Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 12/28/2018
7/10
...one of the most unexpected and delightful surprises of Henry Hathaway's entire career. Go to Full Review
James Plath Movie Metropolis 12/10/2013
7/10
I can't in good conscience call this one of John Wayne's best movies, but I have to say that 'North to Alaska' has always been one of my favorites. It's just plain fun. Go to Full Review
Bob Bloom Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) 10/06/2007
2/5
An OK John Wayne up north comedy western. Not one of his better efforts, but it has its moments. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com 05/07/2007
1/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 03/16/2007
B+
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 Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/16/2005
C
Never amounts to even a speck of gold. Go to Full Review
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Nick E @nicksmovies93 Jul 2 Another John Wayne classic. See more Cameron H @camthemovieman Jun 5 During the Alaska gold rush, prospector George sends his partner Sam to Seattle to bring back his fiancée, but when it turns out that she married another man, Sam returns with a prostitute named Angel instead. This was a fun classic western comedy. John Wayne gave a fantastic performance as usual, and the supporting cast was great as well. The humor was well-done, there was a hilarious comedic bar fight at the beginning. Some of the sound effects were too cartoony for a film like this. Though far from being one of John Wayne’s best films, it was still an enjoyable and entertaining watch, I recommend checking it out. See more Blu B Jan 16 A Western RomCom Classic. By the title you'd think this is a Western adventure like a John Ford flick but it's instead a RomCom along along the lines of the Quiet Man in the West more than anything. It's very light hearted and the slapstick is funny actually. Wayne and everyone else does a great job. The story is very loose and easy going. It's very clear it's not to be taken serious at all and very easy viewing. There is almost no action in this at all and a big brawl at the end. It's very nice to look at, the lead actress is gorgous, and slid direction always keeps you interested in something. It does feel like it's almost two flicks. The RomCom and the gold subplot which feels almost forgotten about at certain points. Other stuff like the kid who fancies her, and the chaaracters are introduced very hastely feels forgotten about or kind of pointless. It doesn't really have any high stakes either. But anyone who is a fan of the director, any actors in this especially Wayne, and oddly enough RomComs should check this out. Warning: This is nothing like a typical Western you'd expect. It's a Romcom that takes place in the West rather than the other way around. Still suprisingly good though. See more Stephen S Dec 21 This isn't Oscar-worth material, but it is fun. I saw this as a teenager and found it enjoyable. Sixty years later, I still smile as I watch Capucine taunt John Wayne at the end. See more Hunter R 03/18/2024 Good clean Western!! See more Chad G 07/18/2023 As soon as I saw a comedic bar fight unfolded within the first 5 minutes, I knew I was going to enjoy this fiom. Although I haven't seen many John Wayne films, his performance in this one surprised me with his comedic timing. The movie boasts several hilarious scenes, particularly towards the end, and the overall acting is really great, especially Capucine's performance. The part of thr film I really liked though, was the breathtaking imagery of the Alaskan wilderness mixed with the nostalgic ambiance of the old west. The film does a fantastic job capturing the essence and excitement of the Alaskan Gold Rush, transporting viewers to a bygone era. This hidden gem deserves more recognition and is definitely worth watching. Despite its age, this film is a perfect blend of humor and adventure that should be seen. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When George Pratt (Stewart Granger) and Sam McCord (John Wayne) strike gold in Alaska, they must struggle to keep their fortune because of the constant interference from Frankie Canon (Ernie Kovacs), who wants to claim the gold for himself. After being ordered to find George's fiancée in Seattle, Sam discovers that she has already married another man. Unable to deliver George's fiancée, Sam decides to bring him a prostitute named Angel (Capucine).
Director
Henry Hathaway
Producer
Henry Hathaway, John Lee Mahin
Screenwriter
John H. Kafka, Ladislas Fodor, John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin, Claude Binyon
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
Western, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 1960, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 18, 2012
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Mono
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