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Forbidden Passage

6.4194121mNRMovieCrimeDrama

This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short looks at the U.S. Department of Immigration's efforts to halt the smuggling of illegal aliens into the country. Desperate immigrants, tired of waiting for legal entry, pay exorbitant fees and risk a grisly death to enter by illegal means.

DirectorFred Zinnemann
WriterCarl Dudley

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Cast · Directed by Fred Zinnemann

ARAddison Richards
Addison Richards
Frank J. Maxwell
WZWolfgang Zilzer
Wolfgang Zilzer
Otto Kestler
HBHugh Beaumont
Hugh Beaumont
Clements
GLGeorge Lessey
George Lessey
American Consul in Lisbon
GCGeorge Cleveland
George Cleveland
Anna's Father (uncredited)
WEWilliam Edmunds
William Edmunds
Illegal Alien Aboard Tugboat (uncredited)

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Forbidden Passage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Forbidden Passage?

Forbidden Passage isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Forbidden Passage on Netflix?

No, Forbidden Passage is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Forbidden Passage on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Forbidden Passage for free?

Forbidden Passage isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Forbidden Passage?

Forbidden Passage hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 29, 1941. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.