The Passage
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About The Passage
The Passage is a 1979 English-language war, action and thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The Passage was produced by Hemdale, Passage Films, and Monday Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 9, 1979, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writers
- Bruce Nicolaysen
- Release date
- March 9, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Hemdale, Passage Films, Monday Films
The Passage cast & crew
The Passage was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Bruce Nicolaysen.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as The Basque, James Mason as Professor Bergson, Malcolm McDowell as Capt. Von Berkow, Patricia Neal as Mrs. Bergson, Kay Lenz as Leah Bergson, and Paul Clemens as Paul Bergson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael J. Lewis, cinematography is by Michael Reed, and it was produced by Maurice Binder and Derek Dawson.
Is The Passage worth watching?
The Passage holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and thriller, The Passage is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Passage
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Cast of The Passage
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
The Passage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Passage in United States?
The Passage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Passage on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Passage is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Passage in?
The Passage is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Passage?
The Passage runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Passage rated?
The Passage is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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