The Passing
Synopsis
The lives of two men, an elderly WWII vet and a young death row prisoner, intersect when the vet enrolls in a program to have his consciousness transplanted into a younger body...and the prisoner is forced to provide the body.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huckert
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huckert, Mary Maruca
- Original Title
- The Passing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huckert
John Huckert, Mary Maruca
José "Jochi" Melero, Richard Chisolm
Department Leadership Roster
José "Jochi" Melero
Director of Photography
Richard Chisolm
Director of Photography
John Huckert
Director
John Huckert
Writer
Mary Maruca
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Passing about?
The lives of two men, an elderly WWII vet and a young death row prisoner, intersect when the vet enrolls in a program to have his consciousness transplanted into a younger body...and the prisoner is forced to provide the body.
Who directed The Passing?
The Passing was directed by John Huckert.
Who stars in The Passing?
The principal cast of The Passing includes James Carroll Plaster, Welton Benjamin Johnson, John Huckert, Lynn Odell, Mark McPherson.
When was The Passing released and how long is it?
The Passing was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.