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Berlin Express

Play trailer Poster for Berlin Express 1948,  1h 26m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 80% 5 Reviews Tomatometer 62% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
80% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
During World War II, passengers of various nationalities travel by train from France to Berlin. One of them, Dr. Bernhardt (Paul Lukas), is an influential peacemaker who wants to mend the war-torn continent. When Nazi conspirators determined to keep Bernhardt quiet set off an explosion on the train, it kills a man who turns out to be Bernhardt's decoy. Other passengers (Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Robert Coote) seek the doctor for an explanation, but deception is all around.

Critics Reviews

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Yasser Medina Cinefilia Feb 19, 2022
6/10
It would have worked better as a historical document than a spy thriller. Full review in Spanish Go to Full Review
Alberto Abuín Espinof Feb 14, 2020
A magnificent film,.... and a clear example of what American Cinema was able to offer in those years. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Aug 9, 2007
Fascinating thriller, and anti-war classic. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 1, 2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Oct 16, 2004
B
An ideological spy thriller. Go to Full Review
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Kylo M Feb 6, 2018 Berlin Express is a decent film. It is about a multinational group of train passengers who become involved in a post-World War II Nazi assassination plot. Merle Oberon and Robert Ryan give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Jacques Tourneur did an alright directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Jacques Tourneur

Director

Merle Oberon

Lucienne

Robert Ryan

Robert Lindley

Charles Korvin

Perrot

Paul Lukas

Dr. Bernhardt

Robert Coote

Sterling

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Berlin Express

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, passengers of various nationalities travel by train from France to Berlin. One of them, Dr. Bernhardt (Paul Lukas), is an influential peacemaker who wants to mend the war-torn continent. When Nazi conspirators determined to keep Bernhardt quiet set off an explosion on the train, it kills a man who turns out to be Bernhardt's decoy. Other passengers (Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Robert Coote) seek the doctor for an explanation, but deception is all around.
Director
Jacques Tourneur
Producer
Bert Granet
Screenwriter
Harold Medford
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 1948, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 26m
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