Canyon Passage
Seen it?1946 | 92 min | Western
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
In 1850s Oregon, a businessman is torn between his love of two very different women and his loyalty to a compulsive gambler friend who goes over the line.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
More like this
Train Dreams
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed western.
The Comancheros
Sunday Safe BetAnother western, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Bend of the River
Weeknight WatchAnother western, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
3:10 to Yuma Saturday SpecialAnother western that's easy to miss.
Lean on Pete Sunday Safe BetAnother western, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur
- Dana AndrewsLogan Stuart
- Brian DonlevyGeorge Camrose
- Susan HaywardLucy Overmire
- Patricia RocCaroline Marsh
- Ward BondHoney Bragg
- Hoagy CarmichaelHi Linnet
- Fay HoldenMrs. Overmire
- Stanley RidgesJonas Overmire
- Lloyd BridgesJohnny Steele
- Andy DevineBen Dance