Night Passage 1957
"This was the night when the naked fury of the McLaines flamed out with consuming vengeance across a terrorized land!"
Set against the untamed backdrops of the 19th-century American frontier, *Night Passage (1957)* follows Grant MacLaine, a disgraced railroad troubleshooter who once let a notorious outlaw slip through his fingers.
Director: James Neilson
Cast
James Stewart
Grant McLaine
Audie Murphy
The Utica Kid
Dan Duryea
Whitey Harbin
Dianne Foster
Charlotte Drew
Elaine Stewart
Verna Kimball
Brandon De Wilde
Joey Adams
Jay C. Flippen
Ben Kimball
Herbert Anderson
Will Renner
Robert J. Wilke
Concho
Hugh Beaumont
Jeff Kurth
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Passage (1957) about?
*Night Passage* centers on Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter given a chance at redemption after years of wandering. His old boss tasks him with tracking down the Utica Kid, the outlaw whose escape years earlier cost Grant his job. As he pursues the Kid, Grant must confront his own past mistakes and decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Who directed Night Passage?
The film was directed by James Neilson, known for his work in Westerns and character-driven dramas of the 1950s and 60s.
Who stars in Night Passage?
The film features a powerhouse cast led by James Stewart, Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea, Dianne Foster, and young Brandon De Wilde in pivotal roles.
Is Night Passage (1957) worth watching?
Though not as widely remembered as some Westerns of its era, *Night Passage* offers a compelling mix of character depth and frontier tension. James Stewart's nuanced performance and the film's moody atmosphere make it a hidden gem for fans of classic Westerns. Its themes of redemption and revenge give it lasting appeal beyond its 90-minute runtime.
How long is Night Passage?
The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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About Night Passage (1957) — A Gritty Western About Redemption and Revenge
Set against the untamed backdrops of the 19th-century American frontier, *Night Passage (1957)* follows Grant MacLaine, a disgraced railroad troubleshooter who once let a notorious outlaw slip through his fingers. Five years later, after wandering the West and earning a living as an accordion player, Grant gets a chance to prove himself when his old boss offers him a new assignment. But redemption comes at a price—this time, the stakes involve confronting the very man whose escape cost him his reputation, the Utica Kid, in a high-stakes game of revenge and second chances.
Directed by James Neilson and starring James Stewart in one of his most underrated roles, this Western unfolds with a tense, melancholic atmosphere, blending personal redemption with the lawless energy of the frontier. The film explores themes of guilt, loyalty, and the blurred lines between hero and outlaw, all while delivering sharp character-driven drama and striking visuals of a land still raw and untamed.
