Von Ryan’s Express (1965): Cast
Von Ryan’s Express is a 1965 action thriller directed by Mark Robson, starring Frank Sinatra as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan, John Van Dreelen and John Daheim. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- P-R Productions Picture
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Von Ryan’s Express About?
The premise of Von Ryan’s Express without spoilers.
Frank Sinatra plays Colonel Joseph Ryan, an American POW who, after escaping a German camp in Italy, seizes a freight train to lead a group of Allied prisoners toward freedom. He must persuade the British soldiers he now commands to follow his daring plan while evading German forces.
Von Ryan’s Express Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- escape
- italy
- nazi occupied italy
- gestapo
- prisoner of war
- world war two
- character name in title
- fainting man
- tied feet
- bare chested male
- hairy chest
- tied to a chair
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- man bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- prisoner
- 1940s
- based on the novel of the same name
- swiss alps
- american in europe
- cinemascope
- war crime
- army colonel
- survival adventure
- prison drama
- death by garrote
- implied male nudity
- shooting a wounded man to death
- culture clash
- fuel depot
- public nudity
- period drama
- aerial bombing
- chase
- british army
- railroad
- switzerland
- traitor
- u.s. army
- female collaborator
- freight train
- escape plan
- train control center
- italian prisoner of war camp
- pilot shot down in combat
- english chaplain
- rock fall
- boulders
- ambush
- grenades
- american
Von Ryan’s Express Cast & Characters
Frank Sinatra leads the cast as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan, with John Van Dreelen as Colonel Gortz and John Daheim as American POW. Directed by Mark Robson; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Robson
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Frank Sinatra as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan - John Van Dreelen as Colonel Gortz
- John Daheim as American POW
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Trevor Howard as Major Eric Fincham
Also Starring in Von Ryan’s Express
· 24 more- Adolfo Celi Battaglia
- James Brolin Private Ames
- Wolfgang Preiss Major Von Klemment
- Brad Dexter Sergeant Bostick
- Richard Bakalyan Corporal Giannini
- Rudy Germane Controller (uncredited)
- Paul Müller
- Michael Goodliffe Captain Stein
- Vito Scotti Peppino, Italian Train Engineer
- Ivan Triesault Von Kleist
- Jacques Stany Gortz's Aide
- Ian Abercrombie English POW
- James B. Sikking American POW
- William Berger
- Sergio Fantoni Captain Oriani
- Robert "Buzz" Henry American POW
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- Arthur Brauss
- Edward Mulhare Captain Costanzo
- John Leyton Lt. Orde
- Raffaella Carrà Gabriella
- Donald F. Glut
- Michael St. Clair Sergeant Major Dunbar
- Michael Romanoff
- Horst Ebersberg
More from Mark Robson
More films directed by Mark Robson, best-rated first: Peyton Place, Earthquake, Valley of the Dolls and Avalanche Express.
Von Ryan’s Express Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Von Ryan’s Express.
How Well Do You Know Von Ryan’s Express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character who leads the prisoner of war escape in the film?
Cars in Von Ryan’s Express
11 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet C15A CMP and the Fiat 626.
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Chevrolet C15A CMP Minor role -
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1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet W136.043 Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz G4 W31 Minor role
Von Ryan’s Express Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Az elrabolt expresszvonat” and “El coronel Von Ryan”.
- Also known as
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- Az elrabolt expresszvonat
- El coronel Von Ryan
- Von Ryan's ekspres
- Fedailer Treni
- Von Ryans express
- L'Express du colonel Von Ryan
- Il colonnello Von Ryan
- Colonel von Ryans Express
- 战俘列车
- Von Ryan Expressen
- Von Ryanův Expres
- O Expresso de Von Ryan
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- Το Εξπρές του Φον Ράιαν
- Экспресс Фон Райена
- Експресът на фон Райън
- Ekspres Von Ryana
- Kuolemanjuna
- פון ראיין אקספרס
- El expreso de Von Ryan
- سریع السیر فون رایان
- 탈주 특급
- 脱走特急
- ด่วนนรกเชลยศึก
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Von Ryan’s Express FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Von Ryan’s Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Von Ryan’s Express?
Von Ryan’s Express runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Von Ryan’s Express released?
Von Ryan’s Express was released on June 23, 1965.
Who directed Von Ryan’s Express?
Von Ryan’s Express was directed by Mark Robson.
More films by Mark Robson Who is in the cast of Von Ryan’s Express?
Von Ryan’s Express stars Frank Sinatra as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan, John Van Dreelen as Colonel Gortz and John Daheim as American POW, among 28 credited actors.
Does Von Ryan’s Express have a post-credit scene?
No. Von Ryan’s Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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