Dark Passage, light journey. *** This review may contain spoilers *** Vincent Parry has been imprisoned in San Quentin for murdering his wife, he escapes at sets about clearing his name. After being picked up, and then hidden by Irene Jansen (who has followed his case closely), Parry gets a tip from a cab driver which leads him to an underground plastic surgeon. After being given a new face, Parry must keep…
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
Vincent Parry
Lauren Bacall
Irene Jansen
Bruce Bennett
Bob
Agnes Moorehead
Madge Rapf
Tom D'Andrea
Cabby (Sam)
Clifton Young
Baker
Douglas Kennedy
Detective Kennedy
Rory Mallinson
George Fellsinger
Houseley Stevenson
Dr. Walter Coley
Mary Field
Aunt Mary at Bus Station (uncredited)
John Arledge
Lonely Man at Bus Station (uncredited)
Vince Edwards
Cop at Tollbooth (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Bus Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Clancy Cooper
Man on Street Seeking Match (uncredited)
Dudie Maschmeyer
Man (uncredited)
Reviews
Humphrey Bogart spends at least half of Dark Passage heard but not seen. When the movie isn’t shot from his point of view – little more than a gimmick in any day and age, though I guess in 1947 it might have had the benefit of novelty; sort of like a first-person shooter long before first-person shooters –, Bogie’s face is either a shadowy silhouette or wrapped in bandages. The latter is the result of a back-alley…
FAQ about Dark Passage
What is Dark Passage about?
A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
When was Dark Passage released?
Dark Passage was released in 1947.
What genres does Dark Passage belong to?
Dark Passage is categorised as Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in Dark Passage?
The cast of Dark Passage includes Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead, Tom D'Andrea.