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Tarfumes.com - The Train
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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Suzanne Flon, Michel Simon
Directed By: Arthur Penn, John Frankenheimer
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 9780792840473
Format: Black & White
ISBN: 079284047X
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 1999-02-23
Running Time: 133
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1965-03-07
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This tense 1964 action drama from John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate) stars Burt Lancaster as a member of the French Resistance trying to prevent Nazi looters from taking valuable art treasures out of the country. A great ride all the way with Frankenheimer at his inimitable best. This is a true human-scale action movie of the sort we used to think of before "action" meant blowing up asteroids in space. Kinetic but almost rueful in tone the films chases and fights are not just eye candy but rather encourage audience involvement in moral stakes. Crisp and serious performances all around from Lancaster and 1960s icons Paul Scofield and Jeanne Moreau. System Requirements:Starring: Burt Lancaster et al. Director: John Frankenheimer Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â DRAMA Rating:Â UPC:Â 027616753922 Manufacturer No:Â M110330
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Summary: Im a rail fan
Comment: Born in 59 I was just getting my impressions of the world in the 60s. My Father saw that I was very fastinated by trains, So he took me to some movies that were out in the 60s that featured trains. "Von Ryans Express"was a great one "How The West Was Won " had some dynamic railroad scenes. But It was "The Train" that showed me the most about how the steam engine operates and the sounds and the visuals lots of Steam railroad action, and wrecks and sabatoge. Then after only a few decades I saw the movie again and then appreciated the gritty war drama that was based on reality .An exelent choice for any rail fan or movie buff . GET IT.
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Summary: Riveting action and suspense as the French Resistance attempts to stop a Nazi train full of looted artwork
Comment: If "The Train" isn't Burt Lancaster's finest film, it must certainly be included in the top two or three. Lancaster gives an outstanding performance as Paul Labiche, a resourceful French station master working with the Resistance to prevent the retreating German army from stealing the national patrimony of art masterpieces. There are plenty of heart-stopping moments in this suspenseful action film. In addition, the 52 year-old actor is showing no sign of slowing down his usual, impressive athletic performance. He not only performs his own stunt work, there are scenes you can slow down on the DVD to see that he is doing stunts for supporting players as well.
As wonderful as Lancaster is in the film, it isn't a one man effort. The supporting cast includes a powerful performance by Paul Scofield as Col. Von Waldheim. He is an educated man and an art lover who has used his high ranking position with the occupying Nazi army to preserve the art treasures of France, but in the final days of the war demonstrates that he has saved the paintings only for the purpose of future looting. Jeanne Moreau is Christine, a cynical innkeeper who gives Lancaster some unexpected assistance along the way. Michel Simon is totally believable as Papa Boule, an engineer who sabotages the train and accepts the consequences with a Gallic shrug.
"The Train" works on many levels. It will have you on the edge of your seat wondering if the Resistance will be able to pull off their daring ruse. Additional tension is produced by the contrast between the simple, earthy Labiche and the almost effete, sophisticated Nazi, von Waldheim. There is romantic tension between Labiche and Christine as well. This tension is made even more effective because, while it obviously exists, they don't have time to even acknowledge it with each other. There is no CGI in this classic film. France was upgrading their railway system while this film was being made and ready to scrap many of their older, steam locomotives. Let's just say many real trains were harmed or killed in making this production.
Don't be misled by color photos on the DVD cover, or the fact that this was released in 1965; "The Train" is probably the last big movie about WWII filmed entirely in glorious black and white. Not only does the black and white film lend an authenticity as a period piece, it serves to heighten the drama and suspense.
The DVD package is excellent. The video has good black and white contrast and good gray shading. The audio is crisp and sharp. The special features include the original theatrical trailer; a "music only" track so you can watch the film without sound effects or dialog, and a wonderful director's commentary by John Frankenheimer.
Highly recommended!
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Summary: I THOUGHT WE JUST PASSED THAT TOWN!!
Comment: It's 1944 and WWII is in its last days. The Nazis are trying to take anything they can out of the rich art treasures in France. There is a warehouse in Paris full of Van Goghs, Picassos, etc. A German Colonel loads them on to a train for Germany. The French Resistance learns of this and goes into action to sabotage the train and save the treasures. Paul Labiche (Lancaster), a French train engineer is not interested at first (he is counting on the Allies to show up at any moment and save Paris) but when he sees the patriotism and heroics of the Resistance fighters, he becomes a part of the resistance and uses his courage and skills to try and thwart the German Colonel. In the end it becomes a one on one match of wits and ingenuity between the two men-a microcosm of the good versus evil that was symbolic of the greater war. A lot of action but real action, not the computer generated stuff of today's films. Burt Lancaster does all his own stunts which are not insignificant. A terrific view of another slice of life during WWII. Did I mention that Burt Lancaster and I co-starred in AIRPORT. Actually........if you're really quick with your pause button you might be able to spot me walking across the airport lobby. www.lusreviews.blogspot.com
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Summary: A Great Film, Nearly a Classic
Comment: An excellent story with a strong cast, outstanding direction, great cinematography and special effects, and suspense that builds, well, like a runaway train. There's no doubt this movie is well worth your time and your purchase.
It misses five stars for a few flaws -- Burt Lancaster looks as American as apple pie and he is supposed to be a Frenchman (but doesn't even try a French or even a European accent), his scenes with Jean Moreau convey her apparent dislike for him (per a Lancaster biography I own), and both of them are upstaged by a riveting performance by Paul Scofield.
I won't spoil the ending, but the ending is superb. At the end of the film, both Lancaster and Scofield stand face to face -- a "lump of flesh" who doesn't appreciate the artwork he has sacrificed so much to try to save, and a ruthless man who treasures the art for art's sake and especially for its value. Only one walks away -- who is it, and what happens to the art (and to the train)? Watch the DVD and you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Great War and Train movie for Lancaster fans
Comment: The Train
A great, war movie for those who love Burt Lancaster's acting and trains. In short, the allies are about to liberate Paris from Nazi control, and great famous art paintings had been preserved in a museum by one Nazi general who loves great art, despite Hilter calling them decadent art to be destroyed. He arranges to take the paintings out of Paris and back to Germany for his own edification even though he convinces higher authorities the art will bring in much needed money for Germany's war effort.
Burt Lancaster and a few others are in the French underground although they are driving the trains under Nazi control. But, they maximize their efforts to thwart the movement of the train back to Germany with the precious art without damaging the art, and in ingenious ways. Lancaster just drives the Nazi general up a tree with his sabotage efforts to stop the train and save the art for France until the allies liberate France.
It is a war and a cat and mouse movie between Lancaster and the Nazis. Plus, great train action sequences accent the movie.
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