Forbidden Passage
“Another thrilling CRIME DOES NOT PAY Subject”
Synopsis
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Dudley
- Original Title
- Forbidden Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Carl Dudley
Jackson Rose
Albert Akst
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
Carl Dudley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Passage
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What is Forbidden Passage about?
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.
Who directed Forbidden Passage?
Forbidden Passage was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in Forbidden Passage?
The principal cast of Forbidden Passage includes Addison Richards, Wolfgang Zilzer, Hugh Beaumont, George Lessey, George Cleveland.
When was Forbidden Passage released and how long is it?
Forbidden Passage was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forbidden Passage?
Forbidden Passage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).