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The Train (1964)

Movie ★ 7.6 133 min

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.

John Frankenheimer Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1964
Runtime
133 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$5.8M
Box office
$6.8M
IMDb
tt0059825
Language
,

Cast

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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 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.
Who directed The Train?
The Train was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Train?
The Train stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon.
When was The Train released?
The Train is a 1964 war, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Train?
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