The Train (1964)
The Train is a 1964 war movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield and Jeanne Moreau.
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.
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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 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.
When was The Train released?
The Train was released on 24 September 1964.
How long is The Train?
The Train runs 2h 13m.
Who made The Train?
The Train was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch The Train?
The Train is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Train
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
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Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Paul Labiche
- Paul Scofield as von Waldheim
- Jeanne Moreau as Christine
- Suzanne Flon as Mademoiselle Villard
- Michel Simon as Papa Boul
- Wolfgang Preiss as Maj. Herren
- Albert Rémy as Didont
- Charles Millot as Pesquet
- Richard Münch as General von Lubitz
- Jean-Pierre Zola as Octave
- Jacques Marin as Jacques
- Paul Bonifas as Spinet
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