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The Train (1965): Cast & Ratings

The Train (1965) movie poster

The Train is a 1965 action thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Jeanne Moreau, Burt Lancaster and Jacques Marin. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.

award nominations
2
Metascore
80
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The Train (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller , War
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Train About?

The premise of The Train without spoilers.

Mumbai is thrown into turmoil when a series of coordinated bomb attacks target the city's vital railway system. Explosions rock seven stations, disrupting daily life and sparking widespread panic throughout the bustling metropolis. The attacks bring the city to a standstill, highlighting the vulnerability of urban infrastructure and the devastating impact of violence.

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Cast & crew

The Train Cast

Jeanne Moreau leads the cast, with Burt Lancaster and Jacques Marin. Directed by John Frankenheimer; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from John Frankenheimer

More films directed by John Frankenheimer, best-rated first: The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz, Seven Days in May and Seconds.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Train Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Train 80 on Metacritic.

Awards

The Train Awards & Nominations

The Train was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

The Train Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.

The Train Theatrical Trailer (1964)
  • Featurette Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE TRAIN
  • Featurette Mission: Impossible's Christopher McQuarrie and Eddie Hamilton talk about The Train | BFI Q&A
Cars

Cars in The Train

16 cars on screen, including the 1942 Borgward B 3000 S and the 1935 Citroën Type 23.

All 16 cars
  • 1942 Borgward B 3000 S in The Train 1942 Borgward B 3000 S Minor role
  • 1935 Citroën Type 23 in The Train 1935 Citroën Type 23 Minor role
  • 1939 Laffly V 15 T in The Train 1939 Laffly V 15 T Minor role
  • 1939 Latil M7T1 in The Train 1939 Latil M7T1 Minor role
Details

The Train Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “A vonat” and “Toget”.

Also known as
  • A vonat
  • Toget
  • O Trem
  • Le train
  • El tren
  • Der Zug
  • Il treno
  • O Comboio
  • רכבת
  • 战斗列车
  • Потяг
  • Vlak
+14 more
  • Pociąg
  • Tren
  • Влакът
  • Το Τρένο
  • Tåget
  • Поезд
  • Trenul
  • قطار
  • 대열차 작전
  • 戰鬥列車
  • 大列車作戦
  • Juna
  • รถไฟ
  • Traukinys

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FAQ

The Train FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Train, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Train?

The Train runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was The Train released?

The Train was released on March 7, 1965.

Who directed The Train?

The Train was directed by John Frankenheimer.

More films by John Frankenheimer

Who is in the cast of The Train?

The Train stars Jeanne Moreau, Burt Lancaster and Jacques Marin, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Train rated?

The Train has 80 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Was The Train nominated for any awards?

The Train received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does The Train have a post-credit scene?

No. The Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Train in?

The original language of The Train is Malayalam.

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