Passage West(1951)
Passage West Synopsis
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.
Passage West (1951) is a western film directed by Lewis R. Foster, released on October 1, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars John Payne, Dennis O'Keefe, Arleen Whelan and Frank Faylen. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis R. Foster
- Writers:
- Lewis R. Foster, Alvah Bessie
- Producers:
- William C. Thomas, William H. Pine
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Mahlon Merrick
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
- Status:
- Released
Passage West (1951) Trailer
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Passage West Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Payne
as Pete Black
Dennis O'Keefe
as Jacob Karns
Arleen Whelan
as Rose Billings
Frank Faylen
as Curly
Mary Anderson
as Myra Johnson
Peter Hansen
as Michael Karns
Richard Rober
as Mike
Griff Barnett
as Papa Emil Ludwig
Dooley Wilson
as Rainbow
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Pop Brennan
Ilka Grüning
as Mama Ludwig
Tex Driscoll
as Pappy
Key crew
Directed by Lewis R. Foster, written by Lewis R. Foster and Alvah Bessie, produced by William C. Thomas and William H. Pine.
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Passage West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Passage West – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Passage West online?
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Passage West (1951) is available to stream on GRJNGO Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Passage West?
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The main cast of Passage West (1951) includes John Payne, Dennis O'Keefe, Arleen Whelan, Frank Faylen and Mary Anderson. The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Passage West released?
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Passage West was released on October 1, 1951 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Passage West worth watching?
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Passage West (1951) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Passage West?
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