Breakheart Pass [Blu-ray]

Overview

Posing as a fugitive from justice, frontier undercover agent John Deakin (Charles Bronson) boards a train to go after a ruthless gang of outlaws. Ingredients essential to the action include an anti-military conspiracy involving gunrunners and Indians, a phony epidemic, and a down-and-dirty traintop fight between Deakin and Carlos (boxer-turned-actor Archie Moore). Breakheart Pass was adapted for the screen by Alistair MacLean from his own novel.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/16/2021
UPC:	0738329256579
Original Release:	1975
Rating:	PG
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:35:00
Sales rank:	17,588

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Charles Bronson	John Deakin
Richard Crenna	Richard Fairchild
Ben Johnson	Marshal Nathan Pearce
Jill Ireland	Marica Scoville
Charles Durning	Frank O'Brien
Ed Lauter	Claremont
David Huddleston	Dr. Molyneux
Scott Newman	Rafferty
Roy Jenson	Banlon
Casey Tibbs	Jackson
Archie Moore	Carlos
Joe Rapp	Henry
Boyd 'Red' Morgan	Capt. Oakland,Capt. Oakland,Capt. Oakland
Robert Rothwell	Lt. Newell
Rayford Barnes	Bellew
Eldon Burke	Ferguson
William McKinney	Rev. Peabody,Reverend Peabody
Eddie Little Sky	White Hand
Robert Tessier	Sepp Calhoun
Doug Atkins	Jebbo
Irv Faling	Col. Scoville
Bill Kiem	Seaman Devlin
John Mitchum	Red Beard
Keith McConnell	Gabriel
Sally Kirkland	Jane-Marie
Joe Kapp	Henry
Sally Kemp	Prostitute
William Klein	Seamon Devlin
Paul Frees	Voices,Levi Calhoun
Ron Ponozzo	Soldier
Edward Sky	White Hand
Alistair MacLean	Actor
Jerry Goldsmith	Composer

Technical Credits

Alistair MacLean

Tom Gries	Director
Alistair MacLean	Screenwriter
Jerry Gershwin	Producer
Elliott Kastner	Executive Producer,Producer
Tony Brubaker	Stunts
Gene Cantamessa	Sound Mixer

Editorial Reviews

This Alistair MacLean adaptation is a sturdy entry in Charles Bronson's '70s-era filmography. MacLean's script isn't as tricky or thrilling as his past classic Where Eagles Dare, but it goes about its business in an effective, straightforward style, keeping the story rolling at a fast clip and adding in a few fun surprises along the way. Tom Gries' direction is stylish but unobtrusive, giving the film plenty of visual scope and getting solid performances from the well-chosen ensemble cast. The latter element is where the true joy of Breakheart Pass lies: Bronson's subtle, mysterious turn as the film's secret sleuth is ably backed by effective performances from Ben Johnson as a grizzled sheriff, Ed Lauter as a hard-headed military leader, and Richard Crenna as a rather high-handed governor. These performances anchor the film and make its mystery compelling. The end result lacks the depth or sense of invention to make it worthy of repeat viewings but it gets the job done in a likeable, professional style. As a result, Breakheart Pass is worth a look to Bronson fans and anyone who enjoys Westerns and classic mystery fare.

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