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Spoilers of the North

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1947 | 66 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 6 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

When the Alaska fishing season ends, a crooked cannery owner, who owes a huge delivery of salmon to a Seattle company, manipulates local Natives, who have unlimited fishing rights, into illegally selling their catch to him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 393 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Sale

  • Paul KellyMatt Garraway
  • Lorna GrayJane Koster
  • Evelyn AnkersLaura Reed
  • James MillicanBill Garraway
  • Roy BarcroftMoose McGovern
  • Louis Jean HeydtCarl Winters
  • Harlan BriggsSalty
  • Ted HechtJoe Taku