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Forbidden Passage

NR194121mFred Zinnemann
IMDb 6.4

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"Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject"

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.

CrimeDrama
Smuggling (contraband)ImmigrationIllegal ImmigrationPeople SmugglingUndocumented ImmigrantCrime Does Not Pay

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What is Forbidden Passage (1941) about?

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.

Who stars in Forbidden Passage?

Forbidden Passage stars Addison Richards (Frank J. Maxwell), Wolfgang Zilzer (Otto Kestler), Hugh Beaumont (Clements), George Lessey (American Consul in Lisbon), George Cleveland (Anna's Father (uncredited)). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is Forbidden Passage?

Forbidden Passage has a runtime of 21 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated NR.

Is Forbidden Passage worth watching?

Forbidden Passage holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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