The Train

Directors: Arthur Penn, John Frankenheimer
Actors: Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon, Michel Simon
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 86 reviews
Sales Rank: 6001

Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 133 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6

MPN: M110330
ISBN: 079284047X
UPC: 027616753922
EAN: 9780792840473
ASIN: 079284047X

Theatrical Release Date: March 7, 1965
Release Date: February 23, 1999
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3 out of 5 stars Great for WWII buffs, but it didn't do much for me.    December 8, 2008
Axton Blessendon, Jr. (Canton, OH)
John Frankenheimer directed this semi-grim WWII action film, with Burt Lancaster as a one-man army out to stop the Nazis from plundering all of France's greatest modern art treasures. Frankly, it's not the greatest script, but there is some flashy, impressive B&W cinematography, and an interesting cameo by oafish French character actor Michel Simon (who was the star of Jean Vigo's 1934 masterpiece, "L'Atlante.") This film's epic scope and technical razzle-dazzle both feel a bit mechanical -- one could imagine Joel Schumacher or Brian DePalma directing it, if they'd been active in the 1960s. Nevertheless, WWII buffs and train enthusiasts will dig it. I thought it was okay, but there are plenty of war films that are much better. (Axton)


5 out of 5 stars The Train    November 22, 2008
A. Smith (San Antonio, Texas United States)
Well acted, well directed historical fiction about the Nazi invasion of France. Some parts too violent for young kids, but the train wrecks and explosions are masterpieces. Great movie!


5 out of 5 stars Hard to find found    October 30, 2008
Kathie Condon (Hoover, AL United States)
This movie was difficult to find. After ordering it, it seemed to come in no time. The product was in excellent condition. It's a Christmas present for my husband. I will order from this seller agin.


5 out of 5 stars A First-Rate WW2 Action/Thriller    October 1, 2008
Michael B. Druxman (Los Angeles)
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Directed by John Frankenheimer, THE TRAIN (1964) is a nail-biting thriller starring Burt Lancaster as the leader of the French Resistance who, with his small group of men, must stop a Nazi train that is removing France's most valuable art treasures to Germany as the Allies approach Paris.

Paul Scofield plays the fanatic Nazi Colonel who has devised the plan to steal these great works of art, arguing to his superiors back in Germany that they can be sold on the black market for funds to boost their losing war effort.

What makes the film's two key characters genuinely interesting is that Scofield is a lover of art, whereas Lancaster, a common man, is willing to sacrifice his life and those of his men to save the paintings, even though he has no appreciation whatsoever of their beauty.

Jeanne Moreau co-stars as a hotel owner who helps Lancaster avoid capture.

There is a massive train wreck midway through this movie that is truly awesome.

Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD


5 out of 5 stars Comments on supply of DVDs "The Train" & "Breakheart Pass"    September 29, 2008
John F. Hoare
Both DVDs ordered arrived in good condition. However I had expected (apparently erroneously) that your company,as a supplier to the world market, would supply DVDs suitable to the region from which the order originated. This was not the case. Obviously the DVDs were for the North American region as they could not be played on eqipment in the Australian region. To play them, I had to purchase another DVD player capable of being configured to multiple-region operation. This has enabled me to play "The Train" satisfactorily. Am I saisfied with this purchase and will I buy from tvboxset. com again? No.