The Train
1964, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
It carried their hopes, their nation's honour!
As the Allied forces approach Paris in August 1944, German Colonel Von Waldheim is desperate to take all of France's greatest paintings to Germany. He manages to secure a train to transport the valuable art works even as the chaos of retreat descends upon them. The French resistance however wants to stop them from stealing their national treasures but have received orders from London that they are not to be destroyed. The station master, Labiche, is tasked with scheduling the train and making it all happen smoothly but he is also part of a dwindling group of resistance fighters tasked with preventing the theft. He and others stage an elaborate ruse to keep the train from ever leaving French territory.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.6/10 from 401 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Burt LancasterPaul Labiche
- Paul Scofieldvon Waldheim
- Jeanne MoreauChristine
- Suzanne FlonMademoiselle Villard
- Michel SimonPapa Boul
- Wolfgang PreissMaj. Herren
- Albert RémyDidont
- Charles MillotPesquet
- Richard MünchGeneral von Lubitz
- Jean-Pierre ZolaOctave
- Jacques MarinJacques
- Paul BonifasSpinet
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1964
- Country
- France, Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Franklin Coen, Walter Bernstein, Albert Husson
- Budget
- $5.8M
- Box office
- $6.8M
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The Train: quick answers
Is The Train worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 401 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Train?
The Train runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Train have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Train. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Train suitable for kids?
The Train is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Train?
If you liked The Train, try Inglourious Basterds, Von Ryan's Express, Operation Crossbow.
Who directed The Train?
The Train (1964) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau.