Passage West (1951)

Passage West (1951) poster

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
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Cast

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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More Films by Director: Lewis R. Foster
More Films in Genre: Western

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.