The Lewiston Tribune’s Matt Baney, Mary Stone and Jeanne DePaul revisit the Western mystery Breakheart Pass — now celebrating its 50th anniversary. From Charles Bronson’s stoic performance to its unforgettable train sequences, they share behind-the-scenes stories, local filming connections, and why this film holds a special place in the region’s history.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:15 Breakheart Pass’ 50-year anniversary

1:16 Thoughts on the movie

3:07 How the movie was filmed

4:12 Explaining the plot

4:34 Charles Bronson’s character explained

5:03 Other actors in the film

8:23 Discussing the train scenes

9:36 Other movies filmed in the area

10:20 Easy access to Breakheart Pass set

12:21 Yakima Canutt

15:27 Train crash scene disappointing?

16:35 This movie is ...