The Passage (1979)

6.0R99 minDirector: J. Lee Thompson

1979 British film

The Passage is a 1979 British action-war film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell and Patricia Neal. The film is based upon the 1976 novel Perilous Passage by Bruce Nicolaysen, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

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What is The Passage about?
The Passage (1979) — During World War II, a Basque shepherd is approached by underground operatives who want him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees while they're being pursued by a sadistic German officer.
Is The Passage based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Passage scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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