Panda SecurityThe 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
He must lead Professor John Bergson (James Mason) and his family through the treacherous, snow-capped Pyrenees mountains .
It features a score by Michael J. Lewis , which many consider a highlight of the production. The Passage (1979) - IMDb
The film is noted for its high level of violence and McDowell's "scenery-chewing" performance as the villain.
The screenplay was written by Bruce Nicolaysen, based on his own novel, Perilous Passage .
Reviews were mixed to negative upon release, with some critics finding the film's brutal sequences (including torture and sexual assault) excessive.
