Southwest Passage (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1954, Southwest Passage is a western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 75 minutes. “A Thousand Miles of Roaring EXCITEMENT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Ray Nazarro's 1954 western, originally filmed in 3-D, stars John Ireland and Joanne Dru as fugitive bank robbers who hide out by joining a government expedition bound for California.
Who’s in it. Southwest Passage stars Rod Cameron as Edward Fitzpatrick Beale, John Ireland as Clint McDonald, Joanne Dru as Lilly and Darryl Hickman as Jeb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Southwest Passage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southwest Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southwest Passage tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southwest Passage (1954)?
- In US, Southwest Passage is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Southwest Passage worth watching?
- Southwest Passage holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Southwest Passage?
- Southwest Passage stars Rod Cameron, John Ireland, Joanne Dru, Darryl Hickman and Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.
- When was Southwest Passage released?
- Southwest Passage was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.
