The Train
"It carried their hopes, their nation's honour!"
Originally released in 1964. The Train is a war/thriller film. directed by John Frankenheimer. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, and Jeanne Moreau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (353 votes)
Budget
$5.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,800,000
- Revenue
- $6,800,000
Production Companies
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Les Films Ariane
- Dear Film
- United Artists
- Polyphony Digital
- Vides Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Train about?
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 val...
Who directed The Train?
The Train was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is The Train?
The Train has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was The Train released?
The Train was released on September 24, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Train?
The main cast of The Train includes Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon, Michel Simon.
Is The Train worth watching?
The Train has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 353 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.