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Northern Lights

1978 · 95 min · Director: John Hanson, Rob Nilsson

Northern Lights (1978) is a historical film, directed by John Hanson and Rob Nilsson. It stars Robert Behling and Joe Spano. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

Cast
Robert Behling Robert Behling Joe Spano Joe Spano S Susan Lynch R Ray Ness M Marianna Åström-De Fina H Helen Ness

What Northern Lights Is About

The film is set in North Dakota. The years are 1915 and 1916. The farmers there are in difficulty. The grain trade stands against them. So do the banks and the railroads. Prices and debts are pressing on them. They begin to organise. A political struggle grows out of it. A young couple are at the centre of the film. The two of them are caught up in the struggle, and what is between them takes its share of the strain. Many families in the region had come from Norway. What the film covers is a largely forgotten period of American history. Robert Behling and Susan Lynch appear in the ninety five minute film, an American production John Hanson and Rob Nilsson finished in 1978.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Lights about?

The film is set in North Dakota. The years are 1915 and 1916.

Where can I watch Northern Lights?

Northern Lights is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Northern Lights?

Northern Lights runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Northern Lights come out?

Northern Lights was released in 1978.

Who directed Northern Lights?

Northern Lights was directed by John Hanson and Rob Nilsson.

Who stars in Northern Lights?

Northern Lights stars Robert Behling, Joe Spano, Susan Lynch, Ray Ness.

What is Northern Lights's rating?

Northern Lights holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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