Northwest Outpost (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Northwest Outpost is an action, drama and music film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 91 minutes. “Excitement of Old California!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US cavalry officer James Laurence (Nelson Eddy) arrives at one of the Russian colonies to pave the way for the eventual American takeover of the territory. He faces resistance in the form of Prince Nikolai Balinin (Hugo Haas), who has no intention of weakening his despotic hold over the local peasants. The plot thickens when Laurence falls in love with Natalie Alanova (Ilona Massey), the wife of disgraced nobleman Count Igor Savin (Joseph Schildkraut).
Who’s in it. Northwest Outpost stars Nelson Eddy as Captain Jim Laurence, Ilona Massey as Natalia Alanova, Joseph Schildkraut as Count Igor Savin and Elsa Lanchester as Princess 'Tanya' Tatiana, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northwest Outpost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Northwest Outpost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northwest Outpost (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Northwest Outpost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Northwest Outpost?
- Northwest Outpost stars Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Joseph Schildkraut, Elsa Lanchester and Hugo Haas.
- When was Northwest Outpost released?
- Northwest Outpost was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.