The Passage(1979)
“An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.”
Overview
During WW 2, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees. While being pursued by a sadistic German.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
Hemdale
Cast
Anthony Quinn
as The Basque
James Mason
as Professor Bergson
Malcolm McDowell
as Capt. Von Berkow
Patricia Neal
as Mrs. Bergson
Kay Lenz
as Leah Bergson
Paul Clemens
as Paul Bergson
Christopher Lee
as Gypsy
Michael Lonsdale
as Renoudot
Robert Rhys
as Gypsy Son
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Perea
Peter Arne
as Guide
Neville Jason
as Lt. Reinke
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Hemdale • Passage Films • Monday Films
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Where can I watch The Passage?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Passage (1979).
What is The Passage about?▼
During WW 2, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees. While being pursued by a sadistic German.
Who directed The Passage?▼
The Passage was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1979. It is a war, action, thriller film.
How long is The Passage?▼
The Passage has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Passage?▼
The cast of The Passage includes Anthony Quinn as The Basque, James Mason as Professor Bergson, Malcolm McDowell as Capt. Von Berkow, Patricia Neal as Mrs. Bergson, Kay Lenz as Leah Bergson and more.
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