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Action thriller
Silver Streak (1976): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Silver Streak is a 1976 action thriller directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Ned Beatty, Richard Pryor and Ray Walston. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $51.1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Silver Streak About?
The premise of Silver Streak without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While traveling cross-country, overworked editor George Caldwell unexpectedly finds romance with the mysterious Hilly Burns. Their burgeoning relationship is complicated when a murder occurs, and George becomes a prime suspect. To clear his name and protect Hilly, he reluctantly teams up with a resourceful car thief named Grover Muldoon. Together, they must evade the law and uncover the truth behind the crime, all while navigating a dangerous pursuit.
Silver Streak Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- train
- thrown from a train
- sexual innuendo
- biplane
- race relations
- book editor
- flirting
- divorced man
- profanity
- murder
- beretta
- buddy comedy
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- racial slur
- false accusation
- shootout
- chicago illinois
- falling from a train
- revolver
- pistol
- chase on train roof
- train crash
- disguise
- blockbuster
- dining car
- two word title
- art dealer
- assault
- los angeles california
- corpse
- semi automatic rifle
- small town
- car theft
- witness
- restroom
- undercover
- used car dealer
- hitchhiking
- milking
- sheriff
- deputy sheriff
- coffee
- arizona
- colorado
- illinois
- thief
- letter
- impostor
- falling into water
- neo hitchcock
- man
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Cast & crew
Silver Streak Cast
Ned Beatty leads the cast, with Richard Pryor and Ray Walston. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
Also Starring in Silver Streak
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More from Arthur Hiller
More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and The Americanization of Emily.
Ratings
Silver Streak Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Silver Streak 41 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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Plot
Silver Streak Plot Summary
What happens in Silver Streak from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Silver Streak made its way toward Chicago, book editor George Caldwell found himself amidst a serendipitous encounter that would ultimately change his life forever. While enjoying the luxuries of the train’s carriage, he struck up a conversation with salesman Bob Sweet and Hilly Burns, the intriguing secretary to the well-known Rembrandt scholar, Professor Schreiner. Sparks ignited as George and Hilly felt an immediate connection, leading to her inviting him to her cozy cabin. It was there that he witnessed the shocking sight of Schreiner’s body tumbling from the train’s rooftop, a gruesome event that left George rattled, though Hilly remained disbelieving.
Full summary
The whole story of Silver Streak, scene by scene
Box office
Silver Streak Box Office
Silver Streak grossed $51.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$51.1M
- US & Canada
- $51.1M
Awards
Silver Streak Awards & Nominations
Silver Streak was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Gene Wilder
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Oscars 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Sound
Videos
Silver Streak Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Silver Streak.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Silver Streak?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is George Caldwell's profession?
Cars
Cars in Silver Streak
26 cars on screen, including the 1975 Dodge Coronet and the 1972 Dodge Polara.
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1975 Dodge Coronet Important role -
1972 Dodge Polara Important role -
1967 Jaguar XK-E Important role -
1974 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Details
Silver Streak Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Wagons-lits con omicidi” and “El Expreso de Chicago”.
- Also known as
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- Wagons-lits con omicidi
- El Expreso de Chicago
- 银线号大血案
- Trans-Amerika-Express
- Silver Streak Expresse
- Transamerica Express
- Chicago Ekspressen
- O Expresso de Chicago
- Száguldás gyilkosságokkal
- Το Ασημένιο Τρένο
- קו הכסף
- Серебряная стрела
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- El expreso a Chicago
- 실버 스트릭
- Transamerican Express
- Сребърната стрела
- Chicago-expressen
- خط نقره ایی
- Srebrna linija
- Срібна стріла
- Yıkılış : Yıldırım Ekspres
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FAQ
Silver Streak FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Silver Streak, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Silver Streak?
Silver Streak runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Silver Streak released?
Silver Streak was released on December 3, 1976.
Who directed Silver Streak?
Silver Streak was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of Silver Streak?
Silver Streak stars Ned Beatty, Richard Pryor and Ray Walston, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Silver Streak make at the box office?
Silver Streak grossed $51.1 million worldwide.
How is Silver Streak rated?
Silver Streak has 41 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Silver Streak nominated for any awards?
Silver Streak received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Silver Streak have a post-credit scene?
No. Silver Streak has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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