The Train

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The Train

1965,

2h 13m,

Action/

Mystery & Thriller/

War

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94%

18 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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18 Reviews

89%

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2,500+ Ratings

With the Allies poised to retake Paris from the Germans, Col. Franz Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield) conspires to sneak out by train all the art masterpieces looted by the German army. But museum curator Mademoiselle Villard (Suzanne Flon) alerts the French Resistance, and soon railway inspector Paul Labiche (Burt Lancaster) is pressed into service. He reroutes the train, and cleverly deceives Von Waldheim by renaming each train station along the way.

James Jackson

The Times (UK)

Mar 4, 2024

A pair of high-class performances power this Second World War yarn.

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David Mermelstein

Wall Street Journal

Sep 29, 2023

The movie’s central moral question -- Can we justify the loss of human life to save inanimate objects? -- remains as potent as ever. And one of this film’s greatest attributes is that it leaves the answer to the viewer.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

Aug 29, 2022

Its waffly thoughts on cultural heritage can’t derail it.

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Sean Burns

Crooked Marquee

Apr 8, 2022

A thrillingly visceral experience with a questioning, philosophical soul. This was the last studio action extravaganza to be shot in black-and-white, and the shades of gray suit the film's murky moral inquiries.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jan 16, 2021

3.5/4

This gripping film places a philosophical query in the context of a rousing action flick.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Nov 2, 2019

2/4

...a promising premise that's employed to predominately underwhelming effect...

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Finn M

Dec 20, 2018

A very watchable old war film, that keeps you engaged.

Han R

Dec 4, 2018

A classic of its era. Some great camerawork and one of Lancaster's best roles. I truly love this wonderful film

Hagrid S

Dec 1, 2018

Interesting movie with real-world stunts wich needed an extrordinary planning. To scrap two trains in real and three locomotives is extrordinary. Also the hunt of the locomotive by a plane with the changing perspectives from above and below is outstanding. In ages of computerised-animation this film is really amazing.

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Finn W

Apr 14, 2018

A solidly entertaining WW2 action film that has its moments and its flaws. A highly entertaining film that is a must watch for fans of war films.

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Kylo W

Jan 5, 2018

One of my favorite movies of all time. When you imagine what little filmmaking had at it's disposal back then, what they accomplished is a marvel. The overall plot of the movie manages to be exciting, unique, and believable while it's ability to communicate its themes strongly is something that most modern filmmakers seem only able to attempt to aspire to. The movie is one of the few that I consider to transcend being simply a movie and became a work of art.

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Abraham P

Oct 27, 2017

Lancaster is great here as is the cast in this well done war thriller.

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John Frankenheimer

Director

Arthur Penn

Director

Burt Lancaster

Paul Labiche

Paul Scofield

Colonel von Waldheim

Jeanne Moreau

Christine

Michel Simon

Papa Boule, Engineer

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Synopsis

With the Allies poised to retake Paris from the Germans, Col. Franz Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield) conspires to sneak out by train all the art masterpieces looted by the German army. But museum curator Mademoiselle Villard (Suzanne Flon) alerts the French Resistance, and soon railway inspector Paul Labiche (Burt Lancaster) is pressed into service. He reroutes the train, and cleverly deceives Von Waldheim by renaming each train station along the way.

Director: John Frankenheimer, Arthur Penn
Producer: Jules Bricken
Screenwriter: Rose Valland, Franklin Coen, Frank Davis, Albert Husson
Distributor: United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Les Productions Artistes Associés, United Artists, Dear Film Produzione, Les Films Ariane
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 7, 1965, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Surround

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