Breakheart Pass (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, Breakheart Pass is a thriller, mystery and western film directed by Tom Gries, running about 95 minutes. “Revenge Mystery Danger Ambush” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the frontier era, a train races through the Rocky Mountains on a classified mission to a remote army post. But one by one the passengers are being murdered, and their only hope is the mysterious John Deakin, who's being transported to face trial for murder.
Who’s in it. Breakheart Pass stars Charles Bronson as Deakin, Ben Johnson as Deputy U.S. Marshal Nathan Pearce, Jill Ireland as Marica Scoville and Ed Lauter as Major Claremont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Breakheart Pass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakheart Pass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakheart Pass tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakheart Pass (1975)?
- In US, Breakheart Pass is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breakheart Pass worth watching?
- Breakheart Pass holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakheart Pass?
- Breakheart Pass stars Charles Bronson, Ben Johnson, Jill Ireland, Ed Lauter and Charles Durning.
- When was Breakheart Pass released?
- Breakheart Pass was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.