United States / Jul 12, 1978 / Crosby, North Dakota
"Times when we had the powers that be on the run."
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nick Eldredge | Sven |
| Jon Ness | Howard |
| Gary Hanisch | Charlie Forsythe |
| Melvin Rodvold | Ole Olsness |
| Adelaide Thorntveidt | Adelaide Olsness |
| Mabel Rue | Grandma |
| Krist Toresen | Krist |
| Henry Martinson | Henry Martinson |
Genres
DramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Northern Lights |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Norsk, svenska |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | New Front Films, Cine Manifest |
| Release date | 17 novembre 1978 |
| Production | John Hanson, Rob Nilsson, Sandra Schulberg |
| Writer | Rob Nilsson, John Hanson |
| Editing | John Hanson, Rob Nilsson |
| Cinematography | Judy Irola |
| Assistant directors | John Hanson, Rob Nilsson |
| Camera operators | Judy Irola |
| Additional photography | Judy Irola |
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| Production design | Marianna Åström-De Fina |
| Art direction | Marianna Åström-De Fina |
| Set decoration | Marianna Åström-De Fina |
| Music | David Ozzie Ahlers, Joan Musante |
| Sound | Joan Musante, David Ozzie Ahlers |
| Budget | 300.000 € |
| Revenue | 19.368 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Serbia / Feb 07, 1979 / Belgrade 'FEST79'
France / May 01, 1979 / Cannes Film Festival
Portugal / Sep 01, 1979 / Figueira da Foz Film Festival
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Russia / Jun 30, 2011 / Moscow Film Festival
Theatrical release
United States / Nov 17, 1978
Germany / May 25, 1979
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