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The North Star (Armored Attack) (1943)

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Release Date: Nov 4, 1943 Wide

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In this bit of WWII propaganda (designed to boost support of America's alliance with Russia against Germany), Kolya (Dana Andrews), Kurin (Walter Huston), Damian (Farley Granger), and Marina (Anne Baxter) are members of a farming collective in the Ukraine known as the North Star. The hard-working but happy members of the North Star find their way of life shattered when Germany, in defiance of previous treaties, storms the nation and begins a brutal occupation. Dr. Otto Von Harden (Erich Von

Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.

Drama, Animation, Classics

Directed By: Lewis Milestone

Written By: Lillian Hellman

In Theaters: Nov 4, 1943 Wide

On DVD: Sep 21, 2004

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Cast

Anne Baxter
Marina
Dana Andrews
Kolya
Walter Huston
Dr. Kurin
Walter Brennan
Karp
Farley Granger
Damian
Ann Harding
Sophia
Jane Withers
Claudia
Erich von Stroheim
Dr. Otto Von Harden
Dean Jagger
Rodion
Eric Roberts
Grisha
Carl Benton Reid
Boris
Ann Carter
Olga
Ruth Nelson
Nadya
Paul Guilfoyle
Iakin
Martin Kosleck
Dr. Max Richter
Tonio Selwart
German Captain
Robert Lowery
Russian Pilot
Gene O'Donnell
Russian Gunner
Frank Wilcox
Petrov
Charley Bates
Petya
Florence Auer
Woman Farmer
John Bagni
Guard at Desk
Art Baker
Radio Voice
Bill Borzage
Accordian Player in Wag...
Frederick Brunn
Lane Chandler
Edmund Cobb
Farmer
Grace Cunard
Farmer's Wife
Esther Dale
Anna
Emma Dunn
Martin Faust
Al Ferguson
Inna Gest
Specialty Dancer
Teddy Infur
Little Stinker
John Judd
Farmer
George Lynn
German Pilot
Jerry Mickelsen
Farmer's Son
Sarah Padden
Old Lady
Patricia Parks
Sonya
Jack Perrin
Minna Phillips
Old Lady in Wagon
Ferdinand Schumann-Heink
Doctor's Assistant
Clarence Straight
Young Men in Wagon
Harry Strang
Guerrilla
Ray Teal
German Motorcycle Offic...
Bill Walker
Crane Whitley
German Soldier
Ruth Gordon
Henry Hall
Tommy Hall
Grace Lenard
Woman on Bridge
William Nestell
Ilia Khmara
Accordion Player
Constant Franke
Boris' Aide
Joyce Tucker
Little Girl in Hospital
Eric Roberts (II)

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Hokey.

January 25, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A prime example of how Hollywood reflected the changing political climate: When Lewis Milestone's film was made, the Soviet Union was an ally but after WWII some of its makers removed their name, while others like writer Lilian Hellman were blacklisted.

July 22, 2009 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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THE NORTH STAR (1943)

June 27, 2004

Clay B

FINE WWII PROPOGANDA FILM, THIS ONE DEALING WITH ORDINARY RUSSIANS DEALING WITH THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE NAZIS. WRITTEN BY LILLIAN HELMOND AND DIRECTED BY LEWIS MILESTONE - THIS ALONE LIFTS IT ABOVE MOST FILMS OF ITS KIND. ROUSING SCORE. INTERESTING CAST

April 2, 2005

James Higgins

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