Passage to Marseille
PG

Passage to Marseille

Warner Bros. Triumph

1944 • 109 min • Adventure · Drama · War

Synopsis

A freedom-loving French journalist sacrifices his happiness and security to battle Nazi tyranny.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
66
Movie Knight Score
70 reviews
  • 66 Audience · 70 · 100%

In this classic wartime drama, French convicts escape from Devil's Island and join the Free French forces. They recount their harrowing pasts while preparing to fight for freedom against Nazi tyranny, emphasizing loyalty and sacrifice.

Violence & peril
4/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Flashbacks to harsh prison conditions
  • War violence, including bombings and combat
  • Some characters are shown drinking and smoking

What it models well

  • Courage and patriotism
  • Sacrifice for freedom
  • Resilience in adversity
  • Loyalty and comradeship

Talk about it after

  • The meaning of freedom
  • Sacrifice during wartime
  • The role of journalists in war
  • Moral choices in difficult times

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Top billed cast

Director: Michael Curtiz • Crew: Jack Moffitt, Casey Robinson

Trailers & clips

The Fight for France

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Details

TMDB audience
6.6/10 (70)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released