I do not know and the guy does not remember how passphrase were used on command line.

If the script is correct and creates a valid address (for 2014 code) than I guess the passprhase/password he has are not correct since those
addresses I generated with the script do not contain any coins!

I will continue digging the issue to see if I can trace back to 2014 enviroment.
Maybe will go to check the Bitcoin code back than.

Thx for the help and if you get any idea pls post here!
Happy Holidays!