
The Train
It carried their hopes, their nation's honour!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Train
- Genres: War, Thriller
- Release Date: 1964-09-24
- Runtime: 133 minutes
- Rating: 7.516/10 (340 votes)
- Budget: $5,800,000
- Revenue: $6,800,000
- Production Companies: Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films Ariane, Dear Film, United Artists, Polyphony Digital, Vides Cinematografica
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9665
- Languages: German, English
Cast & Crew

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 Libitz

Jean-Pierre Zola
as Octave
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Trailers & Clips
Mission: Impossible's Christopher McQuarrie and Eddie Hamilton talk about The Train | BFI Q&A
Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE TRAIN
The Train Theatrical Trailer (1964)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Train?▼
The Train is a War, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1964-09-24.
Who are the main actors in The Train?▼
The main cast includes Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon, Michel Simon, .
Where can I watch The Train online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Train is available.
Is The Train based on a true story?▼
It carried their hopes, their nation's honour!
What is the IMDb rating of The Train?▼
The Train has an IMDb rating of 7.516/10 based on 340 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Train?▼
The movie had a production budget of $5,800,000 and earned $6,800,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Train?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films Ariane, Dear Film, United Artists, Polyphony Digital, Vides Cinematografica. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Train filmed?▼
The Train was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Train?▼
The total runtime of The Train is 133 minutes.
Is The Train suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Train?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Train.
Does The Train have a post-credit scene?▼
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