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The Train Killer (1983): Cast

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The Train Killer is a 1983 crime drama directed by Sándor Simó, starring János Derzsi as Hevessy, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Michael Sarrazin. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Train Killer (1983) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Sándor Simó
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Train Killer About?

The premise of The Train Killer without spoilers.

Based on a true story, this film is a dramatization of the events that led to the destruction of one of the most famous trains in history, the Orient Express.

The Train Killer Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • train
  • train wreck
  • terrorism
  • fascism
  • explosion
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Train Killer Cast & Characters

János Derzsi leads the cast as Hevessy, with Armin Mueller-Stahl as Tetzlav and Michael Sarrazin as Matuska Szilveszter / Prokopp István. Directed by Sándor Simó; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sándor Simó

One more film directed by Sándor Simó: Those Who Wear Glasses.

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Details

The Train Killer Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Der Fall Sylvester Matuska” and “L’assassí dels trens”.

Also known as
  • Der Fall Sylvester Matuska
  • L’assassí dels trens

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FAQ

The Train Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Train Killer?

The Train Killer runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Train Killer released?

The Train Killer was released in 1983.

Who directed The Train Killer?

The Train Killer was directed by Sándor Simó.

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Who is in the cast of The Train Killer?

The Train Killer stars János Derzsi as Hevessy, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Tetzlav and Michael Sarrazin as Matuska Szilveszter / Prokopp István, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Train Killer have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Train Killer in?

The original language of The Train Killer is Hungarian.

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