Where the North Begins (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1947, Where the North Begins is a crime and western film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 40 minutes. “PACKED WITH THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Canadian Mountie investigates the disappearance of a brother officer.

Who’s in it. Where the North Begins stars Russell Hayden as Lucky Sanderson, Jennifer Holt as Mary Rockwell, Tristram Coffin as Arnold and Denver Pyle as Jim Rockwell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Where the North Begins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the North Begins page.

If you liked it. Fans of Where the North Begins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Where the North Begins (1947)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where the North Begins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Where the North Begins worth watching?
Where the North Begins holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Where the North Begins?
Where the North Begins stars Russell Hayden, Jennifer Holt, Tristram Coffin, Denver Pyle and Steve Barclay.
When was Where the North Begins released?
Where the North Begins was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.