Passage West (1951)
In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
Director: Lewis R. Foster
Genre: Western
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 1, 1951
Cast
- John Payne - Pete Black
- Dennis O'Keefe - Jacob Karns
- Arleen Whelan - Rose Billings
- Frank Faylen - Curly
- Mary Anderson - Myra Johnson
- Peter Hansen - Michael Karns
- Richard Rober - Mike
- Griff Barnett - Papa Emil Ludwig
- Dooley Wilson - Rainbow
- Arthur Hunnicutt - Pop Brennan
Screenplay
- Alvah Bessie (Story)
- Lewis R. Foster (Screenplay)
Music: Mahlon Merrick
Cinematography: Loyal Griggs
Editing: Howard A. Smith
Production: Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
escaped convict
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passage West about?
- In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
- Who directed Passage West?
- Passage West was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
- Who stars in Passage West?
- Passage West stars John Payne, Dennis O'Keefe, Arleen Whelan, Frank Faylen, Mary Anderson, Peter Hansen.
- How long is Passage West?
- Passage West has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Passage West?
- Passage West is a Western film.
- Where was Passage West produced?
- Passage West was produced in United States of America.