Movie·1979·1h 39m
The Passage
An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.
Directed By
J. Lee Thompson
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Bruce Nicolaysen
Producer
Maurice Binder, Derek Dawson
Cinematography
Michael Reed
Music
Michael J. Lewis
Editor
Alan Strachan
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
52 votes
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Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Anthony Quinn
The Basque
James Mason
Professor Bergson
Malcolm McDowell
Capt. Von Berkow
Patricia Neal
Mrs. Bergson
Kay Lenz
Leah Bergson
Paul Clemens
Paul Bergson
Christopher Lee
Gypsy
Michael Lonsdale
Renoudot
Robert Rhys
Gypsy Son
Marcel Bozzuffi
Perea
Peter Arne
Guide
Neville Jason
Lt. Reinke
Robert Brown
Major
Rose Alba
Madame Alba
Jim Broadbent
German Soldier (uncredited)
Frederick Jaeger
German Major (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Bruce Nicolaysen
Screenplay
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Maurice Binder
Executive Producer
Derek Dawson
Executive Producer
Alan Strachan
Editor
Geoffrey Helman
Producer
Michael J. Lewis
Original Music Composer
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
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