The Passage (1979): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Passage is a 1979 action drama directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Christopher Lee, Malcolm McDowell and Anthony Quinn. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Passage About?
The premise of The Passage without spoilers.
The lives of three individuals unexpectedly converge, leading them on a spontaneous road trip to Texas. As they travel through the expansive, sun-drenched scenery, their journey becomes a transformative experience. They forge unexpected connections while the country faces the challenges of war, revealing truths about themselves and the world around them.
The Passage Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- female frontal nudity
- woman in a shower
- based on novel
- independent film
- nazi
- mountain
- quinn and mason
- family relationships
- france
- basque
- shepherd
- scientist
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- pyrenees
- avalanche
- snow
- gypsy
- ss
- 1940s
- ss officer
- world war two
- resistance
- pursuit
- mountain pass
- train
- assassination
The Passage Cast
Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Malcolm McDowell and Anthony Quinn. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
Also Starring in The Passage
· 6 moreMore from J. Lee Thompson
More films directed by J. Lee Thompson, best-rated first: Cape Fear, The Guns of Navarone, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
The Passage Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Passage 25 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
See on TMDB
The Passage Box Office
The Passage grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
The Passage Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 teasers.
- Teaser The Passage 1979 TV trailer
- Teaser The Passage (1979) TV Spot
Cars in The Passage
8 cars on screen, including the 1951 Borgward B 4000 and the 1946 Citroën 11 BL.
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1951 Borgward B 4000 Important role -
1946 Citroën 11 BL Minor role -
1945 Citroën Type 23 Minor role -
1938 Hotchkiss 686 Monte Carlo Minor role
The Passage Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Átjáró” and “Passeur d'hommes”.
- Also known as
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- Átjáró
- Passeur d'hommes
- Paß des Todes
- Casablanca passage
- El pasaje
- Der Pass des Todes
- Przeprawa
- Переход
- 페세이지
- Farlig passage
- 雪岭大偷渡
- Štvanci
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- Pas perillós
- ザ・パッセージ/ピレネー突破口
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The Passage FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Passage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Passage?
The Passage runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Passage released?
The Passage was released on March 9, 1979.
Who directed The Passage?
The Passage was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of The Passage?
The Passage stars Christopher Lee, Malcolm McDowell and Anthony Quinn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Passage make at the box office?
The Passage grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is The Passage rated?
The Passage has 25 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Passage have a post-credit scene?
No. The Passage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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