A Killer on the Tracks movie poster

A Killer on the Tracks

August 14, 1970 1h 31m 5.2/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1970. A Killer on the Tracks is a crime film. directed by Josef Mach.

Starring Jiří Sovák, Radoslav Brzobohatý, and Jaromír Hanzlík

Synopsis

An escort composed of three people transports a huge amount of new one-hundred crown banknotes in a special railway car. At the 196th kilometer, a village girl is waiting at the railway crossing and spots two men removing some packages from the track. The scene is immediately followed by the report of a gun and the unwanted witness is shot dead. Soon afterwards, on the 201st kilometer, the train explodes. Only one of the escorts Lenk (Radoslav Brzobohatý) survives the explosion, taken to hospital with serious injuries. Criminologist Major Kalas (Jirí Sovák) and the very young Second Lieutenant Karlícek (Jaromír Hanzlík) patiently gather facts, leads and testimonies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 14, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Barrandov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Killer on the Tracks about?

An escort composed of three people transports a huge amount of new one-hundred crown banknotes in a special railway car. At the 196th kilometer, a village girl is waiting at the railway crossing an...

Who directed A Killer on the Tracks?

A Killer on the Tracks was directed by Josef Mach.

How long is A Killer on the Tracks?

A Killer on the Tracks has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was A Killer on the Tracks released?

A Killer on the Tracks was released on August 14, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Killer on the Tracks?

The main cast of A Killer on the Tracks includes Jiří Sovák, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jaromír Hanzlík, Ladislav Trojan, Jaroslav Moučka.