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The Last Train

1973 · 95 min · Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre

The Last Train (1973) is a historical film, directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant and Romy Schneider. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Last Train Is About

May 1940, and as the Germans advance, Julien, a radio repairman in a small town in northern France, gets on a train with his pregnant wife and their daughter. Separated from them by the crowd and the panic, he ends up in a freight car with Anna, a German Jewish woman, and what forms between the two strangers is something neither they nor the moment can carry. Pierre Granier-Deferre adapted Georges Simenon's 1961 novel and leaned on his own memory of the exodus. Jean-Louis Trintignant and Romy Schneider play them.

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What is The Last Train about?

May 1940, and as the Germans advance, Julien, a radio repairman in a small town in northern France, gets on a train with his pregnant wife and their daughter. Separated from them by the crowd and the panic, he ends up in a freight car with Anna, a German Jewish woman, and what forms between the two strangers is something neither they nor the moment can carry.

Where can I watch The Last Train?

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How long is The Last Train?

The Last Train runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Last Train come out?

The Last Train was released in 1973.

Who directed The Last Train?

The Last Train was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.

Who stars in The Last Train?

The Last Train stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Romy Schneider, Maurice Biraud, Paul Amiot.

What is The Last Train's rating?

The Last Train holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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