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Subway (1985)

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Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 7
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Release Date: Nov 6, 1985 Limited

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Coming in on the heels of his internationally acclaimed first film, Le Dernier Combat, 26-year-old director Luc Besson created this tongue-in-cheek look at filmmaking and at the denizens in the tunnels of the Paris Metro -- a new kind of underground movie. Fred (Christopher Lambert) has just stolen some major documents from a birthday celebration given by the Paris elite for one of their kind, Helena (Isabelle Adjani). He takes off into the Metro just as it is shut down for the remaining few

R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Luc Besson

Written By: Luc Besson

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1985 Limited

On DVD: Jan 7, 1999

Cast

Isabelle Adjani
Helena
Christopher Lambert
Fred
Jean-Pierre Bacri
Batman
Richard Bohringer
Florist
Michel Galabru
Inspector Gesberg
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Roller Skater
Jean Bouise
Station master
Jean Reno
Drummer
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam
Jean
Christian Gomba
Big Bill
Alain Guillard
Saxophonist
Jean-Claude Lecas
Robin
Michel Montanary
Henchman
Patrick Perez
Henchman
Benoit Regent
Salesman
Isabelle Sadoyan
Commissioner's Wife
Arthur Simms
Singer
Vincent Skimenti
Blind Man
Constantin Alexandrov
Husband
Magali Guidasci
Punk
Francois Ruggieri
Eminent Man
Eric Serra
Bassist
Jean-Michel Castanie
Minder
Brigitte Chamarande
Commissioner's Daughter
Arnold Walter
Guest
Dominique Hennequin
Sound Engineer
Jimmy Blanche
Michel D'Oz

Critic Reviews for Subway

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1) | DVD (8)

A relic of the '80s best forgotten.

December 30, 2004 Full Review Source: AboutFilm.com

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Carlo Cavagna

AboutFilm.com

Luc Besson's first film is a seedy look into Parisian subway culture - literally.

February 11, 2003 Comment (1)

Shannon J. Harvey

Sunday Times (Australia)

Silly but great to look at.

November 29, 2002 Comment

Dan Lybarger

Lawrence Journal-World

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What I like about this film is that it can never be remade, its an original that can't be touched, from an era that I feel can never be mimicked. You could try to copy or reproduce the style but it could never be convincing. It's a great film, made when Lambert was a good actor!

September 14, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

Super Reviewer

Weird film this, I'll be honest here, I didn't really get what was going on haha just very strange. Some regulars turn up, Reno and Anglade (both very young looking, Reno with hair!!) and do sterling work in their roles but its just a very weird film, much like Lambert's acting style and haircut. Nice imagery

August 28, 2009