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

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.

1h 39m1979RTMDb 6.0

WarActionThriller

English

Crew and Cast

J. Lee ThompsonJ. Lee ThompsonDirectorAnthony QuinnAnthony QuinnThe BasqueJames MasonJames MasonProfessor BergsonMalcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellCapt. Von BerkowPatricia NealPatricia NealMrs. BergsonKay LenzKay LenzLeah BergsonPaul ClemensPaul ClemensPaul BergsonChristopher LeeChristopher LeeGypsyMichael LonsdaleMichael LonsdaleRenoudot
Robert RhysGypsy SonMarcel BozzuffiMarcel BozzuffiPereaPeter ArnePeter ArneGuideNeville JasonNeville JasonLt. ReinkeRobert BrownRobert BrownMajorRose AlbaRose AlbaMadame AlbaJim BroadbentJim BroadbentGerman SoldierFrederick JaegerFrederick JaegerGerman Major

Storyline

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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Info

Status
Released
Released
9 March 1979
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
R
TMDB score
6.0 / 10 (58 votes)

Production

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Writers
Bruce Nicolaysen
Studios
Hemdale, Passage Films, Monday Films
Countries
United Kingdom

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English