Passage West (1951)
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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John PaynePete Black
Dennis O'KeefeJacob Karns
Arleen WhelanRose Billings
Frank FaylenCurly
Mary AndersonMyra Johnson
Peter HansenMichael Karns
Richard RoberMike
Griff BarnettPapa Emil Ludwig
Dooley WilsonRainbow
Arthur HunnicuttPop Brennan
Tex DriscollPappyKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityEscaped ConvictPacingShortDirector preference223594Actor preference141560 · 196870 · 139713Decade preference1950
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Frequently asked questions about Passage West
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.
How long is Passage West?
Passage West has a runtime of 80 minutes.