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The Passage (1979)

R 99 min  -  Action | Drama | War  -   March 1979 (Turkey)
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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

Writers:

Bruce Nicolaysen (novel), Bruce Nicolaysen (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anthony Quinn ...
The Basque
James Mason ...
Prof. John Bergson
Malcolm McDowell ...
Capt. Von Berkow
Patricia Neal ...
Ariel Bergson
Kay Lenz ...
Leah Bergson
Christopher Lee ...
The Gypsy
Paul Clemens Paul Clemens ...
Paul Bergson
Robert Rhys Robert Rhys ...
Gypsy Son
Marcel Bozzuffi Marcel Bozzuffi ...
Perea
Michael Lonsdale ...
Alain Renoudot
Peter Arne Peter Arne ...
Guide
Neville Jason Neville Jason ...
Lt. Reinke
Robert Brown Robert Brown ...
Major
Rose Alba Rose Alba ...
Madame Alba
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Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

Scientist | Basque | Pyrenees | Shepherd | Train  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Action | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Átjáró See more »

Filming Locations:

Pyrénées, France See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Anthony Quinn's character is not given a name and is referred to in the credits as "The Basque". Similary, Christopher Lee's character also has no name and is only ever known as "The Gypsy". See more »