Movie·1941·0h 21m
Forbidden Passage
Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject
Directed By
Fred Zinnemann
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.
Written By
Carl Dudley
Cinematography
Jackson Rose
Editor
Albert Akst
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
10 votes
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// cast
Cast
Addison Richards
Frank J. Maxwell
Wolfgang Zilzer
Otto Kestler
Hugh Beaumont
Clements
George Lessey
American Consul in Lisbon
George Cleveland
Anna's Father (uncredited)
William Edmunds
Illegal Alien Aboard Tugboat (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
Carl Dudley
Screenplay
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