Set in 1940 this is a uniquely Canadian war story. It follows crew members from a U-boat sunk in Hudson’s Bay as they try make their way through an unfamiliar country and people to the, then, still neutral USA. Encounters include Hudson’s post staff, trappers, natives, German Hutterite colonists, RCMP and more.
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It's a shame Peter left Vogel alone knowing the other three would be after him. Vogel could have lived a happy life in Canada and perhaps marry Anna. Sad.
This is the only film where Canadian Raymond Massey played a Canadian…..and what a Canadian!
Good film
You're a Nazi! You're a Nazi, aren't you!
I watched this film last night for the first time having been recorded from TalkingPictures. What performances throughout! Eric Portman was marvellous!
Anton Walbrook gives a powerful speech against nazism.
Obviously, he would've said as much about Dumbty who's hour of reckoning is coming on 11/3/2020.
ByeBye Dumbty, see you in a cell for a long time before you end up in hell!!!
At the end of the movie, Raymond Massey said " I'm not asking you for those pants. I'm just taking them ".
Actually, he'd be doing that German a huge favor if he took back his uniform. Better just let him keep it. If that Nazi was taken back to Canadian soil wearing a Canadian uniform, he'd be shot by a firing squad.
43:53 If that Eskimo had instead aimed at the engine or prop, he might've done a lot more damage.
Then instead of just grinning and feeling happy with himself after killing that German, he should've kept on firing at the plane. Missed opportunity there.
Great movie. It made me late for an appointment. I just could not stop watching!
This film is a gem! Michael Powell!
What a load of rubbish.
A brilliant film highly recommended
At least one cast member still alive: Glynis Johns turned 96 last October.
What a fascinating film
Glorious music. Some say RVW was an atheist but so was CSLewis until he found God. Music transcends nationality and religion. Thank you
Those DC3 got into action very quickly at 13:55 – excellent Bombers as well as transports
That’s Raymond Massey(beats up Hirth at the end)’s brother Vincent doing the “I see a straight line” speech.
what a delightful film. a precious gem from the past.
Actor Leslie Howard was killed by the Nazi's in real life. He was in Spain trying to keep Spain out of the war and returning to England when the commercial aircraft he was flying in was intentionally shot down by the Luftwaffe. Nazi bastards killed a great actor. He was in a couple of great movies with Bette Davis.
What a treat! Thanks so much for this opportunity to see Canada, its people, their different ways of life, and perspectives on Nazis in 1940.
Whatever you do dont mention the war
Too bad they didn't have the Raspberries back then, because Larry O would have won for the worst French Canuck accent ever. Other than that, a truly wonderful movie. Remember, when this was made, there was a LOT of support for Germany in the usa and canada.
Great movie to better understand the beginnings of WWII. This was a semi-propaganda attempt by British film makers to soften the US's attitude to enter the war. If US doesn't enter, the British have a tough battle with the odds strongly against them. Not a typical war flick, enjoyable to young and old, male or female.
Nazi swine !
This is truly a great movie it is a shame that it has not received the recognition it deserves.
Yes it IS A PROPAGANDA movie but what a triumph it is, compare it to the movies produced by the Nazis during the same period, what a totally different message it conveys.
Olivier was brilliant as the French Canadian trapper, he was hilarious and that over the top French accent had me laughing long after he was shot.
What has happened to the relationships we all had between the British, Canadians and the US, based on duty, respect and friendship.
Now we have someone in the WH who seems to take delight in belittling all those old values and instead of strengthening them he is bent on destroying them.
The ending of the movie sends perhaps the strongest message of all when the one remaining Nazi is SHIPPED BACK from the US as an undesirable and Raymond Masseys eyes sparkle with anticipation of what he going to do to the Nazi as he arrives back on Canadian soil.
Nazis suck
Must see movie for any ww2 movie buffs. All star Cast!
1941. Storyline
In the early years of World War II, a German U-boat (U-37) sinks Allied shipping in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and then tries to evade Canadian Military Forces seeking to destroy it by sailing up to Hudson Bay. The U-boat's fanatical Nazi Captain sends some members of his crew to look for food and other supplies at a Hudson Bay Company outpost. No sooner than the shore party (lead by Lieutenant Hirth) reaches the shore, the U-boat is spotted and sunk by the Canadian Armed Forces, leaving the six members of the shore party stranded in Canada. The Nazi Lieutenant then starts to plan his crew's return to the Fatherland. He needs to reach the neutral U.S., or be captured. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, each with their own views on the war and nationalism. In this movie, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger show their ideas of why the U.S. should join the Allied fight against the Nazis. Imdb.COM.
It’s this a true story?
Nazi swine !
Winnipeg from the sky, at 3:38
That fascist Nazi lieutenant talked just like a Communist … roaches of the same ilk. Thanks, G.S., for posting this classic.
A really good oldie and the ending is the best. "I ain't askin'……..I'm just takin' 'em!" Get some Canada Semper Fi
One minute huge storm, then sudden stillness ..what is next ??
It's interesting that the very first person in the film to resist the Nazis is a person of color (Nick the Eskimo) right after Johnny declares him to be a Canadian just like himself and the Scotsman. I believe that the segment was heavily edited in the United States to avoid offending Southern Democrats. I guess the assumption was that Americans were fine with anti-fascism but anti-racism was going a bit too far.
I’m a Canadian
I love this movie