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Desert Passage (1952): Cast

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Desert Passage is a 1952 western directed by Lesley Selander, starring Walter Reed as John Carver, Richard Martin and Tim Holt. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Desert Passage (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Lesley Selander
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Desert Passage About?

The premise of Desert Passage without spoilers.

A sudden gun‑storm erupts over a stash of stolen bank cash. Parolee John Carver is determined to retrieve the money he buried, but his girlfriend, a lawyer, and his former cellmate are after it too. Hired guns Tom and Chito are tasked with smuggling Carver across the Mexican border, only to find themselves stranded in the crossfire of everybody’s greed.

Desert Passage Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Desert Passage Cast & Characters

Walter Reed leads the cast as John Carver, with Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty and Tim Holt as Tim Holt. Directed by Lesley Selander; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lesley Selander

More films directed by Lesley Selander: Arizona Bushwhackers, Fort Utah, The Texican and Town Tamer.

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Desert Passage Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Starlight Canyon” and “Camino del desierto”.

Also known as
  • Starlight Canyon
  • Camino del desierto

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Desert Passage FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Desert Passage, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Desert Passage?

Desert Passage runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Desert Passage released?

Desert Passage was released on May 29, 1952.

Who directed Desert Passage?

Desert Passage was directed by Lesley Selander.

More films by Lesley Selander

Who is in the cast of Desert Passage?

Desert Passage stars Walter Reed as John Carver, Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty and Tim Holt as Tim Holt, among 8 credited actors.

Does Desert Passage have a post-credit scene?

No. Desert Passage has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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