The Train (DVD, Special Edition Vintage Classics)

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Experience the thrilling adventure of "The Train," starring the legendary Burt Lancaster, now available on DVD. With its NR (Not Rated) classification, this cinematic piece is suitable for a wide audience, making it a great addition to any film enthusiast's collection.

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“The Train” featuring Burt Lancaster, Jeanne Moreau, and Paul Scofield is the story of an artwork that was stolen from a French museum in the 1940's. While the return of the property is scheduled, another plot is set into motion to steal the artwork again and take it into Germany. What ensues is a harrowing ordeal of murder and the taking of hostages. The black and white movie is based on a true story and full of drama and deception that took place during World War II when members of the French Resistance and German Nazi's were involved in many cases of artwork smuggling from France into Germany.

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UPC0027616753922
eBay Product ID (ePID)3182970

Product Key Features

ActorBurt Lancaster
EditionSpecial Edition; Vintage Classics
RatingNR
DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
FormatDVD
GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatSpecial Edition; Vintage Classics
Leading RoleBurt Lancaster
Film CountryUSA

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  • THE TRAIN

    In "The Train", as in the "Day of the Jackal", Frankenheimer has way of bringing out the best of the cast. This is Lancaster's best roll ever - a sui generis tour de force. "The Train" takes you back to the horror of WW2 like few movies do. It's filmed in B&W as the hue of the amoral condition of the barbaric NAZI regime. It's a film you are going to want to watch more than once, for sure. In truth, it draws you into it as a witness rather than a mere observer, and when it's over, you feel like you know each character like you were there. .

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  • Exciting WW II Action, Rescuing French Artwork

    It's 1944, the Allies are advancing in France, Paul Scofield is a German Colonel who plans to raid an art museum and ship all its contents to Germany, and Burt Lancaster is a French railway manager and secret member of the Underground who is doing whatever it takes to stop the train that is designated to take the museum's contents to Germany. it takes a bit of convincing to get him to work to stop this train, as he values the lives of his people more than the museum's artwork, but he's then convinced that the artwork is a part of French cultural heritage and must be saved at any cost. It's an unusual movie in that any male/female romance is very minor, primarily very brief scenes between Lancaster and Jeanne Moreau (as an innkeeper) and the action is paramount. It was made in 1964 and the old steam engines and rolling stock here are still all marked SNCF ("Societe' Nationale Chemins de Fer" which is, translated liberally, "French National Railway Commission) and I can only believe that many of these were still in use at that time. Either that, or they were taken from the scrapyard just for the movie. Lancaster is in top form here as is Scofield, who is so evil and vicious you want to hiss when he's on the screen. The supporting cast, most of whom are French and not Hollywood types, do an excellent job at helping foil the robbery of the artwork. There is a constant tension in this movie as the citizens of France give their utmost efforts and, sometimes their lives. to save their national heritage of artwork. In fact, the philosophical question this movie raises might be, "How many lives is this artwork worth?" If you're looking for a movie with any romance or humor, this is not the one for you; but, if you like a WW II movie with almost constant action and ordinary, everyday people as heroes, this will not disappoint. I have seen this many times and I had to have it for my personal collection. 5 star movie.

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  • GREAT CLASSIC!!!

    Burt Lancaster is great in this movie!!....they don't make actors like him anymore! This movie has a real good plot and didn't once get boring. I highly recommend it for those who enjoy vintage Burt Lancaster movies and don't mind watching them in black & white!

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  • Excellent copy of an excellent film

    John Frankenheimer was a great director. He brought a vast knowledge and acute artist's eye to almost all his projects. THE TRAIN shows him at the peak of his skill. His last film RONIN is another great film that doesn't get its just do. I highly recommend both this film and this company for their great price on great copies of great movies.

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  • It will surprise you

    Burt's not who you think he'd be and his character isn't as predictable as many are, the director change made sure of that. Love the limp he has and that it's a genuine injury. There is tremendous detail in all matters relating to trains. This is a genuinely good movie and I will see it again in the future, easily justifying owning this on DVD.

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  • DVD "The Train"

    This is an excellent WWII movie especially if you're a steam train lover and like adventure films. I had seen it many times in the past on an old VCR tape but wanted something of better quality. It is a movie you could watch over and over again. It's that good!

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  • Great Burt Lancaster movie

    Great movie. Burt Lancaster fans will enjoy it. If you liked Monuments Men, this has a similar theme. Lots of great train footage, too!

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  • Excellent DVD that does not disappoint.

    Fantastic film that leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time! One of Burt Lancaster's very best performances! A realistic movie about WW2

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  • "The Train" DVD

    A high quality DVD of a wonderful film. There were great notes in the included booklet to explain the making of the movie.

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  • Railroading To High Aventure In WW2 Europe

    This is WW2 Europe and the resistance against the Nazis. High adventure as Burt Lancaster saves the day. This film is for serious movie fans, especially ones who enjoy wartime action and intrigue.

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