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Passage West

Passage West

19516.21h 20m

Overview

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.

Directed by Lewis R. Foster
Written by Alvah Bessie, Lewis R. Foster
Produced by William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
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Top Cast

John Payne

John Payne

Pete Black

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Jacob Karns

Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

Rose Billings

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Curly

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Myra Johnson

Peter Hansen

Peter Hansen

Michael Karns

Richard Rober

Richard Rober

Mike

Griff Barnett

Griff Barnett

Papa Emil Ludwig

Dooley Wilson

Dooley Wilson

Rainbow

Arthur Hunnicutt

Arthur Hunnicutt

Pop Brennan

Themes & Keywords

escaped convict

About Passage West

Passage West is a western film released in 1951 exploring themes of escaped convict. Directed by Lewis R. Foster, it stars John Payne, Dennis O'Keefe, Arleen Whelan. 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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