Breakheart Pass
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.
Release Year
1975
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Thriller, Western, Mystery
Story Snapshot
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.
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Breakheart Pass is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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