An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.

1979
Rated R
1h 39m
War
Action
Thriller

6.0TMDB(58)

Overview

During WW 2, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees. While being pursued by a sadistic German.

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Filming locations
Filmed in Pyrenees
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Setting
Set in France, Pyrenees, Spain and Basque Country
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Music
Music by Michael J. Lewis
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Details

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Writer: Bruce NicolaysenScreenplay, Novel
Status: Released
Release date: March 9, 1979
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Production

Passage Films

Cast

Anthony QuinnThe Basque
James MasonProfessor Bergson
Malcolm McDowellCapt. Von Berkow
Patricia NealMrs. Bergson
Kay LenzLeah Bergson
Paul ClemensPaul Bergson
Christopher LeeGypsy
Michael LonsdaleRenoudot
Robert RhysGypsy Son
Marcel BozzuffiPerea
Peter ArneGuide
Neville JasonLt. Reinke
Robert BrownMajor
Rose AlbaMadame Alba
Jim BroadbentGerman Soldier (uncredited)
Frederick JaegerGerman Major (uncredited)