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is a British action-war thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson . Set during World War II , it tells the story of a resistance group smuggling a French scientist and his family out of Nazi-occupied France and into safety in Spain. 🎞� Plot Summary

The screenplay was written by Bruce Nicolaysen, based on his own novel, Perilous Passage .

The film focuses on a (played by Anthony Quinn) who is hired by the French Resistance . The Passage (1979).mp4

The group must survive not only the brutal German pursuit but also the extreme winter conditions and rugged terrain of the mountain pass. 🌟 Key Cast and Characters Character Description Anthony Quinn The Basque A cynical shepherd acting as a guide. James Mason Prof. John Bergson An important scientist fleeing the Nazis. Malcolm McDowell Capt. von Berkow A ruthless and unstable German officer. Patricia Neal Mrs. Ariel Bergson The professor's wife. Christopher Lee A man assisting the resistance. 📽� Production & Reception

The film is noted for its high level of violence and McDowell's "scenery-chewing" performance as the villain. is a British action-war thriller directed by J

He must lead Professor John Bergson (James Mason) and his family through the treacherous, snow-capped Pyrenees mountains .

They are relentlessly pursued by Captain von Berkow (Malcolm McDowell), a sadistic and psychotic SS officer . 🎞� Plot Summary The screenplay was written by

It features a score by Michael J. Lewis , which many consider a highlight of the production. The Passage (1979) - IMDb