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The Pass (1998): Cast

The Pass (1998) movie poster

The Pass is a 1998 thriller directed by Kurt Voss, starring William Forsythe as Charles Duprey, Michael McKean and Jamie Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Pass (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Kurt Voss
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pass About?

The premise of The Pass without spoilers.

A compulsive gambler whose marriage collapses travels to Reno, Nevada for a gambling‑rehab program. While en route he offers a ride to a hitchhiker, only to discover the stranger is a psychopathic serial killer, turning his quest for recovery into a terrifying fight for survival.

The Pass Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • murder
  • heroine
  • police officer
  • needles
  • candle
  • love relationship
  • dog
  • desert
  • highway
  • glasses
  • redneck
  • killer
+6 more
  • wife
  • gambling
  • hitchhiker
  • serial killer
  • hitchhiking
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Pass Cast & Characters

William Forsythe leads the cast as Charles Duprey, with Michael McKean as Willie L. and Jamie Kennedy as Deputy Jim Banks. Directed by Kurt Voss; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Pass

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From the director

More from Kurt Voss

More films directed by Kurt Voss, best-rated first: Sugar Town, Down and Out with the Dolls, Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club and The Heist.

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Cars

Cars in The Pass

5 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 5 cars
  • 1971 Chevrolet C-Series in The Pass 1971 Chevrolet C-Series Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in The Pass 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1998 Volvo S70 in The Pass 1998 Volvo S70 Important role
  • Caterpillar 920 in The Pass Caterpillar 920 Minor role
Details

The Pass Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Highway Hitcher” and “To perasma”.

Also known as
  • Highway Hitcher
  • To perasma
  • Nunca Dê Carona a Um Estranho
  • Bittere Rache
  • Stopař
  • El desfiladero
  • The Pass - L'autostoppista
  • Пассажир
  • Geçiş Noktası

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FAQ

The Pass FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Pass?

The Pass runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Pass released?

The Pass was released on May 7, 1998.

Who directed The Pass?

The Pass was directed by Kurt Voss.

More films by Kurt Voss

Who is in the cast of The Pass?

The Pass stars William Forsythe as Charles Duprey, Michael McKean as Willie L. and Jamie Kennedy as Deputy Jim Banks, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Pass have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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