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The Pass

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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William Forsythe, James Le Gros, and Elizabeth Peña in The Pass (1998)
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A businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes a turn when he picks up a psychotic seri... Read allA businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes a turn when he picks up a psychotic serial killer posing as a hitchhiker.A businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes a turn when he picks up a psychotic serial killer posing as a hitchhiker.

  • Director
    • Kurt Voss
  • Writer
    • Kurt Voss
  • Stars
    • William Forsythe
    • Michael McKean
    • Nancy Allen
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    456
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kurt Voss
    • Writer
      • Kurt Voss
    • Stars
      • William Forsythe
      • Michael McKean
      • Nancy Allen
    • 16User reviews
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    William Forsythe
    William Forsythe
    • Charles Duprey
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Willie L.
    Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen
    • Shirley Duprey
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Hunter
    John Doe
    John Doe
    • Bus Station Clerk
    Jamie Kennedy
    Jamie Kennedy
    • Deputy Jim Banks
    • (as Jaime Kennedy)
    Richard Fleming
    • Motel Manager
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Zeena
    Chris Shearer
    • Worker #1
    Robert Keith
    Robert Keith
    • Worker #2
    Jaason Simmons
    Jaason Simmons
    • Blackjack Dealer
    Robin Klein
    • Comely Woman
    Juan Munoz
    • Director
      • Kurt Voss
    • Writer
      • Kurt Voss
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    mdonahoe

    This movie is better than a clean dump

    I loved this movie from the plot, to the cast, to the finale. James LeGross has the role of his life. He is hired to kill (cowardly) William Forsythe and would succeed if it wasn't for the pesky cops and Forsythe's elusive demeanor. The best part of the movie is when LeGross goes for his signature move the "jump punch" but it wasn't a direct hit so it didn't kill Forsythe, only injured him. I don't want to give anything away, so I will let you formulate your own opinion. But I don't think that you will be disappointed with the acting or the plot in this movie, it all seems to come together perfectly throughout the entire film without any dull moments. Just give it a chance and I guarantee you won't be let down, holla.
    7anonreviewer

    this movie is way underrated

    What is it that this movie is rated? A 4.2 or something like that? No way! It should be rated about a 6.5 or so. I gave it a 7.0 This movie is well done with professional actors and good production values.

    It is not clichéd and has several surprises.

    Good music, good suspenseful atmosphere. How could it be rated a 4.2? That tells me it is not worth watching. But this movie is definitely worth watching.

    I ain't it saying it is the second coming of the Godfather or anything like that.

    But a solid movie worth watching.
    6Leofwine_draca

    Does the job

    HIGHWAY HITCHER is a late-stage addition to the psycho-thriller genre of the early 1990s, and much better than I was expecting it to be. The main things it has going for it are a fast pace and a surprising number of familiar faces in the cast, the kind of old reliables who make B-movie fare easier to sit through. William Forsythe, the noted screen villain in everything from OUT FOR JUSTICE to BOARDWALK EMPIRE, is a surprising choice for the tough hero, not necessarily the right one, but he does a good job, although the villain seems a little weedy in comparison. Elizabeth Pena is excellent as a femme fatale and there are smaller turns from Jamie Kennedy and Michael McKean. It's hardly a masterpiece, but it's one of those serviceable films that does the job well enough.
    mkoskela

    enough hitchhikerflicks

    I've seen recently many hitchhiker films, and this one is not a good one. Stupid Plot, lousy script, but good actors. The Question is: What is actor like Forsythe doing in a film like this? or James LeGros? This Film is total waste of time, If you watch it be sure you are drunk. I would give it 2/5, just because of acting.
    JBoze313

    not that bad for lower budget movie

    this movie is not that bad in the end. the dvd sound quality is terrible. i got the disc in a 2 disc set with 2 movies on each disc...i wanted the movie kolobos which i liked on showtime beyond, so i bought it. i watched this one first because it looked like the most watchable of the 3 i had never seen before. the acting is decent, tho some parts are a bit silly, but only due to a somewhat weak script. some of the plot is just illogical, like the 911 operator who just laughs off the murder call, the fact that the hitcher so easily tracks this guy down, etc...but overall it doesnt hurt the movie in overall entertainment value. it is what it is...its a cheaply made movie that is somewhat ominous and enjoyable. its not oscar-worthy, but not too many movies are anymore. i liked the setting a lot (the desert), you usually cant wrong with this setting in the horror genre...some nice direction as well. 7/10

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1998 (Iceland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Highway Hitcher
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Dream Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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