23 Jun 1965
Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.
The Passage
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.
Top Billed Cast
Anthony Quinn The Basque
James Mason Professor Bergson
Malcolm McDowell Capt. Von Berkow
Patricia Neal Mrs. Bergson
Kay Lenz Leah Bergson
Paul Clemens Paul Bergson
Christopher Lee Gypsy
Michael Lonsdale Renoudot
Robert Rhys Gypsy Son
Marcel Bozzuffi Perea
Peter Arne Guide
Neville Jason Lt. Reinke
Robert Brown Major
Rose Alba Madame Alba
Jim Broadbent German Soldier
Frederick Jaeger German Major
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