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The Passage

R19791h 39mJ. Lee Thompson
IMDb 6.0 · Metacritic 25

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"An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up."

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.

WarActionThriller
ShepherdNaziWorld War IiExploitationBasque Country, SpainScientist1940s

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What is The Passage (1979) 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 stars in The Passage?

The Passage stars Anthony Quinn (The Basque), James Mason (Professor Bergson), Malcolm McDowell (Capt. Von Berkow), Patricia Neal (Mrs. Bergson), Kay Lenz (Leah Bergson). The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is The Passage?

The Passage has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is The Passage worth watching?

The Passage holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of War, Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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