Passage Home
Synopsis
Set in 1931, the film takes place aboard a merchant ship, briefly harboured in South America. A young woman (Diane Cilento) boards the ship as a passenger, resulting in disharmony among the superstitious crew members. Virtuous seaman Anthony Steel protects the girl from the lecherous advances of captain Peter Finch.
Top Cast
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Anthony Steel
First Mate Vosper
Peter Finch
Captain Lucky Ryland
Diane Cilento
Ruth Elton
Cyril Cusack
Bohannon the Steward
Geoffrey Keen
Ernie der Bootsmann
Hugh Griffith
Pettigrew der Chefingenieur
Duncan Lamont
Llewellyn 1. Offizier
Gordon Jackson
Ted Burns
Patrick McGoohan
Martin McIsaacs
Bryan Forbes
Shorty
Michael Craig
Burton
Robert Brown
Shane
Martin Benson
Gutierres
Michael Bryant
Stebbings
Sam Kydd
Sheltia
Glyn Houston
Charley Boy
Patrick Westwood
Oglethorpe
George Woodbridge
Yorkie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fairchild, Richard Armstrong
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Passage Home
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Group Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
William Fairchild, Richard Armstrong
Clifton Parker
Geoffrey Unsworth
Julian Wintle, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
William Fairchild
Writer
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Julian Wintle
Producer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passage Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passage Home about?
Set in 1931, the film takes place aboard a merchant ship, briefly harboured in South America. A young woman (Diane Cilento) boards the ship as a passenger, resulting in disharmony among the superstitious crew members. Virtuous seaman Anthony Steel protects the girl from the lecherous advances of captain Peter Finch.
Who directed Passage Home?
Passage Home was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Passage Home?
The principal cast of Passage Home includes Anthony Steel, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack, Geoffrey Keen.
When was Passage Home released and how long is it?
Passage Home was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Passage Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passage Home was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is Passage Home based on a book or true story?
Passage Home is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Armstrong".