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A multinational group of train passengers become involved in a post-World War II Nazi assassination plot.A multinational group of train passengers become involved in a post-World War II Nazi assassination plot.A multinational group of train passengers become involved in a post-World War II Nazi assassination plot.
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- 1 nomination
Reinhold Schünzel
- Walther
- (as Reinhold Schunzel)
Taylor Allen
- Fräulein
- (uncredited)
Will Allister
- Richard
- (uncredited)
Frank Alten
- German Steward
- (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Robert Boon
- German Youth #2
- (uncredited)
Ernst Brengt
- Artist
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaAt the end of their bus ride through bombed-out Frankfurt, the main characters arrive at the massive I.G. Farben building. Completed in 1930, it was once the largest office building in Europe and home to the giant chemical business. From 1945 to 1952 it was the location of SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters, Allied European Forces). From 1952 to 1994 it was the headquarters of the U.S. Army's V Corps. In 1996 the building was acquired by the state of Hesse, and after a $25M renovation became the Westend Campus of the University of Frankfurt. The small, continuous elevators seen in the film, called paternoster lifts, are still in use.
- GoofsAround the time of the incident in Sulzbach, that is supposed to take place when the train is in Germany, the train is running on the left side. It shows that the shooting was done in France, where trains run on the left side, but not in Germany, where they run on the right side.
- Crazy creditsDuring the opening credits, a title card states that the photography of Berlin and Frankfurt is used with the cooperation of the occupying armies.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Pulp Cinema (2001)
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There is nothing like a puzzling thriller on a rattly train, and there have been many successful ones including NARROW MARGIN (1952) and NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) . Prior to these and after the Hitchcock Brit ones of the 30s is this terrific Jacques Tourneur RKO surprise package BERLIN EXPRESS. Filmed in the rubble of German cities in 1946 this film, basically is a very good and constantly weaving espionage drama; and not unlike NORTH BY NORTHWEST in deception, missing persons, terrific set pieces in ruins and epic visuals of genuine locations. Robert Ryan as the US everyman, all casual but tough, Merle Oberon gives ze Fronnch occent a good go, and a solid cast enjoying a provocative script . I especially liked the Russian soldier Roman Toporov and his witty snarls. BERLIN EXPRESS also explores the unusual brief reality of Nazi resistance to the US victory over Germany, and offers some really intriguing plot devices (a clown in a cabaret) some identity swapping and a fantastic shootout in a ruined brewery. There are quite a few gasp-out-loud moments. Did Jacques Tourneur ever make a dud? I actually do not think so. The only annoyance to modern audiences are the obvious studio process shots where characters have dialogue before a projected background screen. I suggest you catch the BERLIN EXPRESS next time it is scheduled.
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- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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