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.
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High Venture (1951) trailer.mpg
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-27
Top Cast
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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
Ilka Grüning
Mama Ludwig
Tex Driscoll
Pappy
Paul Fierro
Ramon
Howard Negley
Mr. Brody
Susan Whitney
Lea Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis R. Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster
- Original Score
- Mahlon Merrick
- Original Title
- Passage West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis R. Foster
Lewis R. Foster, Alvah Bessie
Mahlon Merrick
Loyal Griggs
Howard A. Smith
William C. Thomas, William H. Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis R. Foster
Director
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Mahlon Merrick
Original Music Composer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
William H. Pine
Producer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
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 Passage West
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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?
The principal cast of Passage West includes John Payne, Dennis O'Keefe, Arleen Whelan, Frank Faylen, Mary Anderson.
When was Passage West released and how long is it?
Passage West was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Passage West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passage West was composed by Mahlon Merrick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passage West?
Passage West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).