North to Alaska

Media:	DVD
Directed by:	Henry Hathaway
Starring:	John Wayne, Stewart Granger
Release date:	11 May, 2004
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North to Alaska

Average rating: Stars

We Go North - the rush is on!!

Great fun here in gold rush fevered Nome sees John Wayne as his inimitable self playing (suprise suprise) himself aka Sam McCord the man's man in gold country. A gentle comic tale sees him return to Seattle and bring back a girl for his lovesick partner played superbly by Stewart Granger. He begins to regret this trip, and task after the initial maiden he is sent to fetch has unexpectantly married whilst Granger was away panning for Gold, and he must quickly find a replacement. Add in some claim jumpers, a romantic subplot, a greedy villian and the ever present sandpaper like comic tension between the main characters, and the end result is a real treat. With an excellent supporting cast, great scenery and nothing too serious to get excited about, this is quality family viewing. The location alone precludes the usual Wayne western formula, but the action and laughs come thick and fast. A great classic. Enjoy

North to Alaska - John Wayne, Stewart Granger

My favorite John Wayne film!

"North To Alaska" caught my attention when I first heard the title song by Johnny Horton. I decided to watch this film, considering I like John Wayne and his movies. There's a lot of what anyone who enjoys a western comedy; John Wayne, of course, a humorous good-natured storyline, funny antics, and fisticuffs. There aren't many gunfights, just fistfights, with sucker punches here and there. Wayne is Sam McCord and is sent by his partner George Pratt (Stewart Granger) to Seattle to bring back his love, Jenny. However, she has married someone else. Sticking around Seattle, he finds a dance hall girl named "Angel", played by French model-actress Capucine. Can George accept her in place of Jenny? Find out for yourself. If you're a John Wayne fan, it's a must!

John Wayne, Stewart Granger - North to Alaska

Jameson -- give us a break

Ignore the ridiculous review that Amazon decided to head up this entry -- what a fatuous lot of garbage. Try watching some of the Duke's films and you'll see in most of them a respect for Native American culture that's surprising -- especially if you've been brainwashed into thinking that every Western Hollywood ever made was racist towards Indians. As for Jameson's description of "macho gun play", don't worry -- we don't "fret" about it. We like it. That's why we watch these movies. That "macho gun play" helped settle whatever land you're sitting on right now, Jameson. Try and remember that. Great movie from the Duke!