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[[Image:The-passage-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Passage'' (1979)]] | [[Image:The-passage-poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Passage'' (1979)]] | ||
| − | '''The Passage''' is a 1979 British action war drama directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]] | + | '''''The Passage''''' is a 1979 British action war drama directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]]. |
| + | During World War II, men from the French resistance convince an unnamed shepherd known only as The Basque ([[Anthony Quinn]]) to smuggle a VIP across the border from France to neutral Spain. This person is Professor Berger ([[James Mason]]), whom the Nazis need for their secret weapons development program. The Basque lives on a lonely farm near the border, knows the area better than anyone else, and has often helped the resistance in the past, and is offered 5,000 pesetas to sweeten the deal. The Basque goes to Toulouse, where he finds that he must not only transport Professor Bergson, but also his wife Ariel ([[Patricia Neal]]), daughter Lea ([[Kay Lenz]]), and son Paul ([[Paul Clemens]]). Despite The Basque's reservations, the group begin their journey across the Pyrenees Mountains. The Germans are hot on their trail, led by a sadistic SS officer. | ||
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
| − | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 9x19mm]] | + | The [[Luger P08]] is used by Germans and Prof. John Bergson (James Mason). |
| − | [[Image:Gestapo-LP08-TP.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image:James Mason-LP08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Gestapo-LP08-TP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Gestapo agent armed with a [[Luger P08]].]] |
| − | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-LP08.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:James Mason-LP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|Prof. John Bergson (James Mason) fires a pistol at German guards.]] |
| + | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-LP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. von Berkow (Malcolm McDowell) holds his service pistol in hand.]] | ||
| − | == Sten == | + | == Sten Mk II== |
| − | [[File:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none| | + | A [[Sten Mk II]] is sued by a resistance fighter. |
| − | [[Image:RF-Sten-TP.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] |
| + | [[Image:RF-Sten-TP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A resistence fighter fires a [[Sten]] submachine gun.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == MP 40 == |
| − | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none| | + | The [[MP 40]] is used by German forces. Paul Bergson (Paul Clemens) and The Basque (Anthony Quinn) make use of captured submachine guns. |
| − | [[Image:German-MP40-TP.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 - 9x19mm]] |
| − | [[Image:Paul Clemens-MP40.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:German-MP40-TP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier (left) equipped with an [[MP 40]].]] |
| − | [[Image:AQ-MP40-fire.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Paul Clemens-MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paul Bergson (Paul Clemens) uses a German submachine gun.]] |
| + | [[Image:AQ-MP40-fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Basque (Anthony Quinn) fires at border guards.]] | ||
== Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | == Mauser Gewehr 1898 == | ||
| − | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none| | + | The [[Gewehr 1898]] is used in place of the more appropriate [[Kar98k]]. |
| − | [[Image:German-K98k-TP.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| − | [[Image:Marcel Bozzuffi-K98k.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:German-K98k-TP.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A ''Wehrmacht'' infantryman with a G98.]] |
| − | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-K98k.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Marcel Bozzuffi-K98k.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Perea ([[Marcel Bozzuffi]]) provides covering fire with a rifle.]] |
| + | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-K98k.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Capt. von Berkow (Malcolm McDowell) points his rifle at The Basque.]] | ||
| − | == | + | == MG 42 == |
| − | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none| | + | An [[MG 42]] is used by German soldiers in one scene. |
| − | [[Image:German-MG42-TP.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 42 with 75-round ammo drum - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
| + | [[Image:German-MG42-TP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German soldiers fires a [[MG 42]] at fleeing resistance fighters.]] | ||
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | == Model 24 Stielhandgranate == | ||
| − | [[Image:24-43_grenade.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:24-43_grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] |
| − | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-M24Sthg.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Malcolm McDowell-M24Sthg.jpg|thumb|none|600px|none|Capt. von Berkow throws a [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] at Perea ([[Marcel Bozzuffi]]).]] |
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[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | ||
| − | [[Category: J. Lee Thompson]] | + | [[Category:J. Lee Thompson]] |
Latest revision as of 16:53, 3 April 2024
The Passage is a 1979 British action war drama directed by J. Lee Thompson.
During World War II, men from the French resistance convince an unnamed shepherd known only as The Basque (Anthony Quinn) to smuggle a VIP across the border from France to neutral Spain. This person is Professor Berger (James Mason), whom the Nazis need for their secret weapons development program. The Basque lives on a lonely farm near the border, knows the area better than anyone else, and has often helped the resistance in the past, and is offered 5,000 pesetas to sweeten the deal. The Basque goes to Toulouse, where he finds that he must not only transport Professor Bergson, but also his wife Ariel (Patricia Neal), daughter Lea (Kay Lenz), and son Paul (Paul Clemens). Despite The Basque's reservations, the group begin their journey across the Pyrenees Mountains. The Germans are hot on their trail, led by a sadistic SS officer.
The following weapons were used in the film The Passage:
Luger P08
The Luger P08 is used by Germans and Prof. John Bergson (James Mason).
A Gestapo agent armed with a Luger P08.
Sten Mk II
A Sten Mk II is sued by a resistance fighter.
A resistence fighter fires a Sten submachine gun.
MP 40
The MP 40 is used by German forces. Paul Bergson (Paul Clemens) and The Basque (Anthony Quinn) make use of captured submachine guns.
A German soldier (left) equipped with an MP 40.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Gewehr 1898 is used in place of the more appropriate Kar98k.
Perea (Marcel Bozzuffi) provides covering fire with a rifle.
MG 42
An MG 42 is used by German soldiers in one scene.
German soldiers fires a MG 42 at fleeing resistance fighters.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
