United States / Oct 01, 1951 / NR
1h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
Western
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Passage West |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1951 |
| Production | William H. Pine, William C. Thomas |
| Writer | Alvah Bessie, Lewis R. Foster |
| Editing | Howard A. Smith |
| Cinematography | Loyal Griggs |
| Assistant directors | Lewis R. Foster |
| Camera operators | Loyal Griggs |
| Additional photography | Loyal Griggs |
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| Production design | Lewis H. Creber |
| Art direction | Lewis H. Creber |
| Set decoration | Lewis H. Creber |
| Music | Mahlon Merrick |
| Sound | Mahlon Merrick |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Austria / Aug 01, 1956 / 12
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