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Von Ryan's Express

Von Ryan's Express

War · Action · Adventure · 1965

Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.

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Von Ryan's Express

1965 War · Action · Adventure 1h 57m

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7.1 / 10

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Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.

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Directed by

Mark Robson

Written by

Wendell Mayes · Joseph Landon

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Colonel Joseph L. Ryan

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Major Eric Fincham

Raffaella Carrà

Raffaella Carrà

Gabriella

Brad Dexter

Brad Dexter

Sergeant Bostick

Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni

Captain Oriani

John Leyton

John Leyton

Lt. Orde

Edward Mulhare

Edward Mulhare

Captain Costanzo

Court is in session

Put Von Ryan's Express on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.