The Train
The Train (1964) is a war drama, directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Burt Lancaster and Paul Scofield. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 133-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The Train Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch The Train?
The Train is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Train?
The Train runs for 133 minutes (2h 13m).
When did The Train come out?
The Train was released in 1964.
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.
What is The Train's rating?
The Train holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.
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